- The hacker linked to Voltage Finance transfers 100 ETH.
- Utilized Tornado Cash for transaction privacy.
- Movement sparks concerns about laundering tactics.
This event underscores the ongoing security challenges in decentralized finance, with funds resurfacing for laundering. The incident highlights vulnerabilities and risks within the crypto ecosystem.
The transfer was executed by an unidentified hacker responsible for exploiting a vulnerability in Voltage Finance in March 2022. CertiK, a blockchain security firm, tracked this activity, raising alarms about the potential circulation of stolen assets.
CertiK Alert: The Voltage Finance exploiter has moved 100 ETH ($182,783) to Tornado Cash after 166 days of dormancy.” – CertiK Twitter
CertiK alerted the crypto community on Twitter after observing the fund’s movements. As of now, there has been no response or update from Voltage Finance’s official channels regarding any new security measures addressing the potential risks.
The repeated targeting of DeFi platforms through sophisticated reentrancy attacks reveals systemic issues demanding attention. In previous recoveries, user confidence dipped and assets saw temporary declines, with few instances of successful fund retrieval through negotiations or white-hat efforts.
Experts suggest increased regulatory scrutiny on transactions involving Tornado Cash, sanctioned by the US Treasury in 2022. Potential outcomes may include heightened compliance measures for crypto services involved with such mixing protocols.
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