Hacker who stole 120,000 bitcoins wants a second chance—and a security job
Convicted hackers cooperating with federal authorities or turning their lives around is not without precedent.
Ars Technica
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The $10 Billion Bitcoin Thief Is Out of Prison and Wants to Protect Your Crypto
His technical credentials are undeniable.
Technology.org
Ilya Lichtenstein Released Early After Bitfinex Hack Conviction
I remain committed to making a positive impact in cybersecurity as soon as I can.
Infosecurity Magazine
Ilya Lichtenstein says he worked alone on the 2016 Bitfinex hack
For his part, Lichtenstein appears to want to parlay his hacking experience into a job in cybersecurity...To that end, Lichtenstein has already assisted the government.
The Block
Razzlekhan's Husband, the Bitfinex Hacker, Makes First Public Statement Since Arrest
With significant help from Mr. Lichtenstein, the government has recovered nearly all of the assets stolen during the 2016 Bitfinex hack.
CoinDesk
Crypto Heist Mastermind Ilya Lichtenstein Turned U.S. Cooperating Witness
Ilya Lichtenstein, who appeared as a cooperating US government witness in a money laundering trial in Washington, told a jury Tuesday that he had access to Bitfinex’s systems for several months.
Bloomberg
Man who stole and laundered roughly $1B in bitcoin is sentenced to 5 years in prison
A prosecutor said Lichtenstein immediately began cooperating with federal authorities after his arrest, helping them with other cybercrime investigations.
AP News
Bitfinex hacker sentenced to five years in prison for bitcoin money laundering scheme
The defendant perpetrated what was at the time one of the largest thefts from a virtual currency exchange. Over half a decade, the defendant engaged in what IRS agents described as the most complicated money laundering techniques they had seen to date.
CNBC
US hacker sentenced over Bitcoin heist worth billions
Bitfinex had extensive security protections in place to safeguard its digital assets. The defendant was nevertheless able to overcome them. Over the course of months, the defendant gained access to Bitfinex systems, pivoted from one system to another, and was able to get access to highly secured assets.
BBC