The hacker, behind the data breech that targeted coinbase users, mocked the blockchain investigator Zachxbt with an onchain message after a major crypto swap.
On May 21, hacker used atherium Exchange Input data to write “El Bojo”, is smoking a cigar after a meme video by NBA player James.
This message came from bitcoin about $ 42.5 million after exchange of (BTC) Ether (ET) Through thorchain.
Zachxbt Marked The message on his telegram channel, connects it to the same unit responsible for coinbase data breech Impressing at least 69,400 users,
On 22 May, blockchain security firm Peckshield Informed The hacker continued to transfer money, swaping 8,697 Eth for 22 million DAI (BabysitterA separate but closely associated address, which received 9,081 ETH through Thorchen, also converted the property into 23 million midwife.
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Coinbase hit with cases after breech
Coinbase breechThe first was reported in a filing with the office of the Main Attorney General, in December 2024 and discovered on 11 May. Stolen data includes name, home addresses and other personal information.
After disclosure, the attackers demanded a ransom of $ 20 million in bitcoin to prevent the release of the theft figures. The Coinbase refused and instead offered a $ 20 million bounty for information for hackers identifying.
The company estimates a possible financial impact Better between $ 180 million and $ 400 million Due to therapeutic cost and customer compensation.
There is also a coinbase Had to face a wave of cases After the revelation. On 15 and 16 May, at least six legal complaints were filed, with the plaintiff of failing to implement adequate security measures and failing to reduce his response to violations.
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Thorchen under investigation for criminal use
Thorchen’s coinbase hacker comes to swap bitcoin worth $ 42.5 million in ether as the protocol faces a growing investigation on its role in illegal transactions facilities.
in March, The stage came under fire After the amount of its swap increases $ 1.4 billion after bibit hackThe protocol generated a revenue of over $ 5 million after a processing of $ 5.4 billion in swap volume, transferring more than $ 1 billion in a single day.
Blockchain security firms identified North Korea’s Lazarus Group as the main suspect, using Thorchen to rob a significant part of the stolen fund.
The controversy intensified when a thorchain developer, known as “Pluto”, Resigned after a vote to block the transaction Was connected to Lazarus.
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