KyberSwap DEX Hacker Strikes with a Message Play Nice or Face the Consequence!

KyberSwap DEX Hacker Sends On-Chain Message Spread Positivity or Face Consequences

Oh, the drama! The cunning culprit responsible for the jaw-dropping $46 million crypto heist against KyberSwap has issued a cryptic demand. They’re asking the execs and tokenholders to cool down their hot-headedness and ease up on the hostilities. In their on-chain message addressed to the KyberSwap bigwigs and liquidity providers, the sneaky swindler threatens to delay negotiations until everyone learns how to play nice. Talk about taking the high ground!

But let’s rewind a bit. The KyberSwap team, the valiant defenders of the cross-chain decentralized exchange, were initially kind enough to propose a bounty deal. They suggested the hacker return 90% of the stolen funds, allowing them to keep the remaining 10%. A fair proposal, you might say. Well, guess what? The hacker didn’t comply immediately, and that’s when things took a turn for the legal.

Our heroes wasted no time. They reached out to law enforcement and cybersecurity experts, vowing to track down the elusive mastermind behind the heist. They even dropped a not-so-subtle hint in their stern on-chain message: “So it’s in your best interest to accept our first offer before we unleash the hounds of justice upon you!” You’ve got to admire that boldness.

But wait, there’s more! In another audacious move, KyberSwap decided to take matters public. They announced plans to create a bounty program, enticing anyone with information that could lead to the hacker’s arrest and the recovery of user funds. It’s like a real-life game of cat and mouse, except there’s no catnip and certainly no cuddling involved.

Now, here’s where things get juicy. The KyberSwap team, armed with their wit and determination, managed to claw back $4.67 million from those dastardly front-running bots. These bots, like cunning opportunists, swooped in and siphoned off around $5.7 million in crypto from KyberSwap pools on the Polygon and Avalanche networks. Take that, you algorithmic tricksters!

But what about our sneaky hacker? Well, they’re back, and they’ve fired off another missive into the digital ether. The KyberSwap team, perhaps engrossed in a gripping episode of their favorite show, haven’t responded just yet. They’re biding their time, waiting to see what twists and turns the hacker’s proposed treaty will take.

So, dear readers, it seems we have reached a standoff. Who will emerge victorious from this high-stakes game of cat and mouse? Will the hacker be brought to justice, or will they slip through the digital cracks and live to exploit another day? Only time will tell, my digital asset enthusiasts. Stay tuned for the next chapter in this thrilling saga!

Oh, and don’t forget to lock up your cryptocurrencies tightly. You never know when a mischievous hacker might come knocking on your digital door. Keep your defenses strong and your passwords even stronger! Until next time, stay cryptic!

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