The hacker stole and then returned $ 600 million in cryptocurrency, writes the BBC.
The attack became known last Tuesday, when the company offered the hacker “immunity” and a reward of 500 thousand dollars for his actions.
In connection with the statement, the FBI stressed that individuals and companies can not promise immunity in criminal prosecution.
— Poly Network (@PolyNetwork2) August 10, 2021
The hacker attack is one of the largest in history. The company, which trades in cryptocurrency, claims that the hacker discovered a vulnerability in their security system and received money.
Shortly after the attack, the hacker said that “he is not interested in money,” and promised to return the entire amount.
— Poly Network (@PolyNetwork2) August 12, 2021
The company confirms that almost all the funds are already in their accounts. The hacker still has about $ 33 million left, but they will also be returned.
The criminal introduced himself on the Internet as “Mr. White Hat.” White hackers use their digital security skills to test the protection of various companies and help organizations improve their security systems.
#PolyNetwork system is soon about to be relaunched as the team gets things in order to proceed as per the #roadmap . In addition to the previous 500k proposal for #MrWhiteHat, #PolyNetwork officially announces a separate 500k #bounty program open for top #security agencies https://t.co/esvKZsd1IP
— Poly Network (@PolyNetwork2) August 16, 2021