A potential massive security breach occurred on the cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Binance, according to DarkWebInformer.
Details of the Data Breach
According to DarkWebInformer, a threat actor using the alias AKM69 has put up for sale a large set of cryptocurrency exchange user data. This dataset allegedly includes personal details such as full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data of users based in the US, as well as some from Singapore and the UK, totaling 100,000 records.
Binance's Response to the Incident
Binance representatives stated that their security team thoroughly analyzed the data shared by the claimant and confirmed that it is not related to the platform or its user records.
Uncertainty Surrounding Gemini
As of now, Gemini has not made an official statement on the matter, leaving the potential impact on its users uncertain.
The incident with the potential data breach on cryptocurrency exchanges continues to worry users. Amid the absence of statements from Gemini and clarifications from Binance, it remains unclear where exactly the incident occurred and who initiated it.
