A new security threat emerges as hackers on the dark web allegedly sell personal data of clients from crypto exchanges Gemini and Binance.
Data Sale on Dark Web
According to Dark Web Informer, hackers operating under the alias AKM69 are offering for sale 100,000 Gemini user records. The database reportedly contains full names, emails, phone numbers, and location data, primarily from the US, but also including entries from Singapore and the UK. The hacker claims the data is part of a campaign aimed at exploiting these records for fraud and marketing scams.
Just a day earlier, another listing from a seller known as kiki88888 offered a batch of Binance emails and passwords, allegedly containing 132,744 entries.
Binance's Response to the Incident
In response to the reports, Binance clarified that the leaked data did not originate from a breach within the exchange. The company attributed the incident to malware-infected computers that compromised user browser sessions.
Dark Web Informer echoed this explanation, suggesting that user negligence, rather than exchange security flaws, was to blame for the data leak.
Risks for Cryptocurrency Users
The latest dark web listings underscore the rising threats facing cryptocurrency users. Last week, Australian federal police warned 130 individuals about a phishing scam spoofing Binance messages. These types of attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, using spoofed sender IDs to entice users into revealing account details.
The incidents of user data sales on the dark web highlight the need for increased vigilance and protective measures for personal information.
