This course explores known issues with Smart contracts and the Blockchain, focusing on Smart Contract examples from the Ethereum blockchain. It covers best practices to mitigate these issues and delves into possible attack vectors on the Bitcoin network. The course teaches about Vulnerable Smart Contract codes, Topology attacks, and various attack vectors such as Integer Underflow/Overflow, Denial of Service, Reentrancy Attack, and more. The teaching method includes theoretical explanations and practical examples. The course is intended for individuals interested in cybersecurity, blockchain development, and smart contract auditing.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Blockchain is a special kind of Database
Blockchain is a Distributed Ledger
What are Smart Contracts?
Why do Smart Contracts need Blockchain?
Integer Underflow/Overflow
Timestamp Dependence
Denial of Service
Reentrancy Attack
Parity Wallet attacks
Short Address Attack
Honeypots
51% Attack (Proof of Work)
Long Range Attack (Proof of Stake)
TEE-based consensus
Partitioning Attack
Delay Attack
Questions?
Taught by
Hack In The Box Security Conference
Related Courses
-
Blockchain Security
-
Advanced Smart Contract Hacking
-
Hacking Smart Contracts - A Methodology
-
Lost in the Ether - How Ethereum Hacks Are Shaping the Blockchain Future
-
Blockchain Autopsies - Analyzing Ethereum Smart Contract Deaths
-
Attacking and Defending Blockchains - From Horror Stories to Secure Wallets
