A report from Cyver Alert revealed a phishing attack that occurred over a year ago, resulting in the loss of nearly $32 million in staked Ethereum (stETH).
The victim had fallen prey to a malicious contract, leading to the significant theft.
On July 6th, the attacker unexpectedly reached out with an on-chain message, indicating a willingness to return the stolen funds. The message, visible on Etherscan, read:
“hello, i am the guy who took your money i want to give the moneyback waiting for your reply”
This surprising turn of events led to the return of 10.3 million DAI to the victim’s wallet. The transaction confirming this return can be viewed on Etherscan.
The Victim Acknowledged Receiving 10.3 Million DAI
Today, the victim acknowledged the receipt of the 10.3 million DAI and issued a demand for the return of the remaining stolen funds. The on-chain message from the victim stated:
“Acknowledging that 10.3M DAI has already been returned to this address. Thank you for wanting to give the money back. Please send the remainder back to this address.”
ALERTOver a year ago, a victim fell for a phishing attack by approving a malicious contract, losing nearly $32M in $stETH
On July 6th, the attacker sent an on-chain message, expressing willingness to return the funds at https://t.co/X0oObNhtAE
Today, the victim confirmed… pic.twitter.com/bNbTKjCRMU
— Cyvers Alerts (@CyversAlerts) July 15, 2024
The ongoing dialogue between the victim and the attacker marks a rare instance in the crypto space where stolen funds are being voluntarily returned. The victim remains hopeful that the attacker will follow through on their promise and return the rest of the stolen assets.
This case highlights the persistent risks of phishing attacks within the crypto community and underscores the importance of vigilance and security. As the situation unfolds, the crypto community watches closely, hopeful for a complete resolution and the return of the remaining funds.
Disclosure: This is not trading or investment advice. Always do your research before buying any cryptocurrency or investing in any services.
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