In an unexpected turn of events, the individual responsible for the WBTC address poisoning incident has returned almost all of the stolen funds. Initially tricking a user into sending 1,155 Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC), the attacker exchanged these for approximately 23,000 Ethereum (ETH), worth around $65.7 million. The reversal occurred after detailed negotiations facilitated by cybersecurity firm Match Systems and the Cryptex cryptocurrency exchange. Insights from these negotiations provided leverage, which proved pivotal in recovering the assets. This case highlights the complexities of digital asset security and the potential for resolution through strategic mediation.
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