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Crypto exchange Kraken targeted in extortion attempt; says no breach and no funds at risk

The firm said a criminal group is attempting to extort it over limited insider-related data access incidents affecting about 2,000 accounts. Kraken says it will not pay and is working with law enforcement.

Crypto exchange Kraken is facing an extortion attempt by a criminal group that threatens to release videos purportedly showing access to internal systems containing client data, the company said Monday.
The Wyoming-based firm said it identified and s… [3678 chars]

Source: CoinDesk | Published: 2026-04-13T15:58:20Z

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