Crypto Exchange Kraken Faces Extortion Attempt After Insider Access Incidents Involving Support Staff
Bitcoin Magazine
Kraken reports unauthorized internal access by support staff and has refused an extortion attempt by criminals demanding payment.Summary
Crypto exchange Kraken disclosed two security incidents where support staff inappropriately accessed internal tools, potentially exposing limited data for approximately 2,000 clients. Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco confirmed that while no systems were breached and no client funds were at risk, an external criminal group is attempting to extort the company. Kraken has refused to pay the attackers, is working with law enforcement, and has strengthened its internal security controls to prevent further incidents.
(Source：Bitcoin Magazine)