zkLend Hacker Loses Stolen Ether to Phishing Scheme

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The hacker behind the $9.6 million exploit of the decentralized lending platform zkLend in February has revealed they fell victim to a phishing website. The scam site, posing as a front-end for Tornado Cash, tricked the hacker into losing 2,930 Ether from the stolen funds. This incident adds a surprising twist to the ongoing zkLend breach saga, highlighting that even those involved in crypto crimes are vulnerable to online scams. The loss underscores the persistent risks and vulnerabilities in the crypto space, even for cybercriminals.