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PeckShield Links John (Lick) to $90 Million U.S. Theft and $33 Million ETH Deposit to Tornado Cash

PeckShield identifies hacker John (Lick) behind a 2024 U.S. government theft, who transferred 11,037 ETH worth $33 million into Tornado Cash in January 2025.

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Summary

PeckShield reported that hacker John (Lick), linked to a $90 million theft from U.S. government addresses in 2024, transferred 11,037 ETH, valued at around $33 million, to Tornado Cash on January 28, 2025. Additionally, John is suspected of other thefts between November and December 2025, highlighting continued illicit activities.

Terms & Concepts
  • Ethereum (ETH): A leading blockchain platform and cryptocurrency used for decentralized applications and smart contracts.
  • Tornado Cash: A decentralized privacy protocol on Ethereum that mixes crypto assets to obscure transaction history.
  • Blockchain Security Firm: A company specializing in monitoring, detecting, and mitigating threats on blockchain networks.