Hacker who stole 120,000 bitcoins wants a second chance—and a security job
Summary
Ars Technica reports that Ilya Lichtenstein, involved in the 2016 Bitfinex bitcoin heist, has been released to home confinement and is seeking a security role. He describes his past actions as a terrible idea and expresses interest in using his adversarial skills for defense, highlighting experiences cooperating with authorities. The piece places his redemption in context with other hackers who moved into security, raising questions about hiring ex-offenders and leveraging adversary insight in defense strategies.