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ZachXBT Unrewarded for Aiding in $20M Recovery

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


Recently, it was revealed that ZachXBT, a well-known independent cybersecurity researcher, played a key role in recovering a significant portion of funds stolen in a hack targeting the US government. Despite his contribution, he received no reward or acknowledgment.

ZachXBT's Role in Cyberattack Investigation

ZachXBT is known for uncovering cybercrimes. In the recent attack, he swiftly used blockchain forensics to trace the stolen funds, aiding in their partial recovery. However, ZachXBT reports that his efforts were not duly rewarded.

NEW: @zachxbt SAYS THAT HE WAS NOT REWARDED AFTER HE HELPED RECOVER A SIZABLE AMOUNT OF FUNDS FROM A $20M HACK THAT TARGETED THE U.S. GOVERNMENT.DEGEN NEWS

Debate on Compensation for Researchers

ZachXBT's revelation has sparked discussions about the role of independent researchers in tackling major hacks and the need to reward them. Many in the crypto community have voiced their support for ZachXBT, arguing that such efforts deserve recognition and compensation. This also raises the question of how governments value the work of independent investigators.

Other Cases of Stolen Crypto Recovery

Besides ZachXBT's efforts, WazirX recently reported successfully recovering $3 million of the $235 million stolen in a major hack in July 2024. While this marks a significant recovery step, the issue of how to retrieve the remaining stolen funds remains pressing.

The case of ZachXBT raises important questions about the role and value of independent researchers in the modern cybersecurity ecosystem. It remains hoped that their contributions will be duly recognized and rewarded in the future.

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