Penpie Hacker Launders $9.66m in ETH

Krutika Adani

Hacker Sends ETH to Tornado Cash

The Penpie hacker has reportedly sent $9.66 million worth of Ethereum to Torando Cash in an attempt to launder the funds.

Links Between Hacker and Funds Erased

Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer, erases the links between the funds and their receiver, therefore erasing any evidence that connects a hacker to the stolen funds,

How Are Hackers Still Using Tornado Cash?

Though Tornado Cash has been banned across several countries, yet, it can be accessed from the banned locations using tech like an Onion Router.

Similar Methods Used by Wazirx Hacker

A couple of days ago, the WazirX hacker was also spotted using Tornado Cash to launder $6.5 million worth of stolen funds.

Why Hackers Prefer Tornado Cash?

Tornado Cash mixes sources of crypto in a way that leaves no direct link between a sender and the receiver. This helps them erase the links between the hackers and the stolen funds or wallets.

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