Whitehat researchers are justified in transferring user assets without consent to protect them from exploits

From the articleMagic Eden legacy approvals leave $5.7 million in NFTs exposed to exploit before rescueAlso in Whitehats rescue $5.7 million in NFTs after Limit Break Payment Processor exploit, Whitehat Rescues 3,832 NFTs Amid Suspected Magic Eden Flaw, Old Magic Eden NFT approvals put users at risk after whitehat moves 3,832 NFTs, Magic Eden users can now reclaim NFTs rescued from Payment Processor exploit - Cryptopolitan