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Finnish authorities adeptly pieced together the clues left by the hacker, utilizing information gleaned from Bitcoin transactions in collaboration with victims and banks, even as they navigated through the Monero obscurity. The public blockchain of Bitcoin made it easier for them to track movement, and later ascertain deposits into the hacker's bank account, revealing a clear trail of illicit financial activity.

Even in scenarios where Monero is leveraged and cash-outs are carefully orchestrated, the hackers risk exposure through human error. The Finnish case became a prime example of how intelligence and investigative techniques could frequently intercept careless missteps that undermine the perceived security offered by products like Monero and Tor.