Hacks & Security Unverified First seen 2026-10-02 02:02 UTC

NEAR Intents says it identified attacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum

NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said the attacker who drained a preliminary $3.8 million has been identified and gave a 48-hour ultimatum, posting three addresses for the money's return. None of the addresses had received the funds as of early Oct. 2.

Why “Unverified”

2 independent sources (Cointelegraph, The Defiant), but no primary confirmation

2 independent source groups across 2 posts · evidence score 75/100. How labels work

What the sources claim

NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million and that the attacker has been identified.

““We have identified you, sir,” NEAR Intents general manager Alex Shevchenko said on Friday after the protocol was hacked for $3.8 million.”
Cointelegraph
The attacker who drained a preliminary $3.8 million has been identified and three addresses were posted for the money's return, with none having received the funds as of early Oct. 2.

“the attacker who drained a preliminary $3.8 million has been identified, and posted three addresses for the money's return. None had received the funds as of early Oct. 2.”
The Defiant

Sources

Cointelegraph newswire 2026-10-02 02:02 UTC
NEAR Intents says its identified the hacker, gives 48-hour ultimatum
The Defiant newswire 2026-10-02 02:02 UTC
Shevchenko Gives NEAR Intents Attacker 48 Hours

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