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Avici Says Web3Auth Outage Disrupts Login for About 2% of Active Users

New registrations are paused, while card spending continues. Avici says it has detected no unauthorized transfers of user funds.

A hand holds a phone with a dim sign-in screen / TokenPost.ai
A hand holds a phone with a dim sign-in screen / TokenPost.ai

Avici said about 2% of its active users cannot log in because of a Web3Auth service disruption, leaving some customers of the crypto finance app without account access and prompting a pause in new registrations.

Customers can still spend their available card balances. Avici said it has detected no unauthorized transfers of user funds and does not use the older versions of Web3Auth’s software development kit involved in the provider’s security investigation.

The disruption follows Web3Auth’s suspension of its embedded-wallet service during that investigation. Some Keplr accounts created through Google or Apple sign-in were affected by unauthorized transactions.

Avici advised users who remain signed in to stay that way and avoid uninstalling the app or clearing its data. Users who have been signed out can update the app and try to restore access with a key saved on their device.

Avici said the disruption could last 24 to 48 hours.

Simon Yoon

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Simon Yoon reports on blockchain technology for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.

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