Hacker Steals $5.4M from zkLend—Then Gets Scammed
Written by Ohris M. Greyoon, Blockchain & Crypto Expert
Hacker's Mistake: A hacker stole $5.4 million from zkLend but fell victim to a phishing scam while attempting to launder the stolen funds through a fake Tornado Cash site, losing all the money to another thief.
Lesson in Cybersecurity: This incident highlights the importance of verifying URLs and using security tools, as even criminals can be targeted by scams in the crypto space.
About the author

Ohris M. Greyoon
Ohris M. Greyoon holds a Master’s in Computer Science from MIT and has 10 years of experience in blockchain technology and cryptocurrency markets. A pioneer in decentralized finance (DeFi) analysis, he leads Intellectia’s Crypto News, offering cutting-edge insights into digital assets.





