White Hat Controversy: Could Vulnerabilities in Bot Platforms Lead to Future Hacks like DEXX?

On December 6th, notable security expert Cao Yun, founder of SlowMist, published an article highlighting a critical vulnerability found in a well-known bot platform. This issue was identified by a white hat hacker, raising alarms about potential private key leakage. While the white hat communicated this vulnerability to the platform, the situation escalated due to disputes over the bug bounty, casting doubts on the responsibilities attributed to both the platform and the hacker. Yun expressed concerns that without adequate measures, this platform could face risks reminiscent of the DEXX hack. He emphasized the importance of neutral observation in this incident, clarifying that the term “white hat” may not accurately describe the individual involved. As investigations proceed, any evidence linked to the incident may serve crucial verification should there be an eventual security breach.