2024

Wormhole

April

Shakeeb Ahmed, a 34-year-old former security engineer, has been <a href="https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdny/pr/former-security-engineer-sentenced-three-years-prison-hacking-two-decentralized" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">sentenced</a> to three years in prison in a landmark legal case marking the first-ever conviction for smart contract hacking. This incident involved stealing over $12 million from two decentralized crypto exchanges.
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 🔔 Ex-Security Engineer Sentenced to Three Years for Hacking Two Decentralized <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Crypto?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">#Crypto</a> Exchanges ! Former security engineer Shakeeb Ahmed has been sentenced to three years in prison for hacking two decentralized crypto exchanges and stealing over $12 million worth of crypto.… <a href="https://t.co/YYA7rIdfOx" target="_blank" data-wpel-link="external" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/YYA7rIdfOx</a>— Altcoin Alerts (@Altcoin_Alerts) <a href="https://twitter.com/Altcoin_Alerts/status/1778821441397653925?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" data-wpel-link="external">April 12, 2024</a>
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The sentencing, declared by the Southern District of New York, marks a milestone in addressing cybercrimes within the blockchain sector. Besides the prison term, Ahmed is required to forfeit approximately $12.3 million and pay $5 million in restitution.&nbsp;
This case underscores the judiciary’s resolve to combat sophisticated financial crimes, ensuring that technological advancements do not shield criminal activities.
Ahmed, expressing remorse in court, acknowledged losing his ethical path during the pandemic, which led him to exploit his technical prowess inappropriately. His actions violated the trust of the digital finance community. This sentencing serves as a stern reminder of the severe consequences awaiting those who misuse their expertise in the rapidly evolving crypto landscape.
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Crypto Hacker Shakeeb Sentenced in First-Ever Smart Contract Hacking Conviction

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