According to Odaily, Dough Finance has issued an on-chain message to a hacker, expressing a desire to discuss the next steps to resolve the issue. The company has requested that the hacker either send them an email or return the funds by 23:00 UTC on July 15, 2024. Failure to comply with this request could result in legal action.

In a previous incident, Dough Finance suffered a hacker attack, resulting in a loss of $1.81 million. The company is now taking steps to address this issue and prevent further losses. The decision to communicate directly with the hacker and the threat of legal action indicates the seriousness of the situation and the company's determination to recover the lost funds.