Wintermute's latest research indicates that nearly half of Ethereum EIP-7702 authorizations are linked to cybercrime activities. Since its introduction on May 7, the feature has been activated over 1.58 million times, with approximately 768,000 instances associated with phishing and fund theft. EIP-7702 was intended to enhance security by temporarily converting user accounts into smart contract wallets, but its misuse highlights significant vulnerabilities.
Wintermute Reports 48% of EIP-7702 Uses Tied to Cybercrime
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