Anonymous attacker offers settlement via bug bounty after draining funds, threatening criminal complaint if ignored.
Security & Exploits ·
An anonymous attacker has sent an onchain message offering to resolve a theft through a bug bounty settlement rather than face criminal proceedings. The message, transmitted on Ethereum mainnet, claims the attacker has already gathered forensic data including wallet information, swap activity tracked across platforms like DefiLlama, and network infrastructure logs related to the incident.
The proposal frames the arrangement as an alternative to a formal criminal complaint, contingent on the targeted entity accepting the bug bounty terms. Contact details provided in the message include a Telegram handle and a dedicated email address. The tone suggests the attacker possesses enough technical evidence to substantiate both the theft and the investigation pathway.
What remains unclear is the identity of the targeted entity, the amount allegedly stolen, which protocol or system was exploited, and whether any response or negotiation has occurred. The message does not specify a timeframe for the settlement offer or consequences if it is rejected.