'We Have Identified You, Sir': Near Intents Recovers $3.8 Million After 48-Hour Ultimatum
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Near Intents announces it has recovered the entire $3.8 million stolen in Thursday’s exploit after identifying the attacker and issuing a 48‑hour ultimatum for repayment; the hacker complied, returning the funds on Friday. This swift restitution demonstrates the firm’s robust incident‑response capabilities, bolsters user confidence, and may stabilize market sentiment toward platforms emphasizing strong security protocols.
Near Intents said the roughly $3.8 million drained in an exploit on Thursday was returned in full, a day after the team said it had identified the attacker and gave them 48 hours to return the funds.