Bitfinex Hacking Incident Sparks Controversy as Hacker Ilya Lichtenstein Provides Alternative Account of Events

The 120,000 Bitcoin theft, a notorious hacking incident in the cryptocurrency space, has sparked controversy with the release of a recent Netflix documentary. The hacker behind the heist, Ilya Lichtenstein, has now come forward to refute the documentary’s narrative and provide his own account of events.

In an exclusive video message, Lichtenstein apologized for his actions, acknowledging that he had indeed hacked Bitfinex and stolen over 120,000 Bitcoins, worth more than $10 billion at the time. He expressed remorse and a desire to make amends, emphasizing that he is solely responsible for the hack.

Lichtenstein also announced plans to dedicate himself to working in the cybersecurity industry after serving his prison sentence. With his unique perspective gained from being a hacker, he believes he can contribute to defending against cyber threats and help prevent similar attacks in the future.

The former hacker encouraged viewers of the Netflix documentary to verify his claims by consulting publicly available court documents, which provide a detailed account of the events surrounding the hack. He emphasized that all facts are verifiable and encourages individuals to draw their own conclusions after reading the documentation.

While representatives from Bitfinex and Netflix have yet to comment on Lichtenstein’s video message, it is clear that this controversy will continue to unfold in the coming days and weeks.

Source: Bitcoinist

Source: bitcoinist.com