đź”’ A Hopeful Turnaround
After falling victim to a 90 ETH hack, an individual known as @l3yum on Twitter is on the path to reclaiming their losses. With the assistance of law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, the attacker’s Tether address has been blacklisted, raising hopes of retrieving most of the stolen funds.
🛡️ Swift Action
The attack, which occurred on March 16, led to the theft of nearly $170K worth of NFTs and other assets from the victim’s hot wallet. Yuga Labs-related NFTs and crypto assets from smaller projects were among the pilfered items. However, the tide turned as the victim collaborated with local police and cyber experts to blacklist the hacker’s Ethereum-based USDT address.
[2023/08/11 17:30] USDT blacklisted 0x788bc56b67c289399cd6e2022f0d76484f04724a in block 17893148 https://t.co/WipjkHXFGp
— usdt blacklist (@usdtblacklist) August 11, 2023
đź”— A Ray of Recovery
The latest development indicates that the stolen funds held in USDT have been frozen and blacklisted. Although full reimbursement is yet to be confirmed, past cases involving similar situations have seen Tether burning the blacklisted USDT and reissuing the equivalent assets to the original owner.
đź’Ş Fighting Back
The victim’s determined efforts, coupled with legal channels and cybersecurity measures, have shown that the crypto community is committed to thwarting cybercriminals and supporting those affected by malicious attacks.
đźš« Stay Tuned
While the outcome remains to be seen, this story underscores the importance of security and collaboration within the crypto space. Let’s stand united against hacking and ensure a safer digital environment! 💼🛡️ #CryptoSecurity #HackerRecovery #BlockchainResilience
