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Sead Fadilpašić

'We are currently being extorted' — crypto giant Kraken says it is facing extortion attack, here's what we know

Bitcoin.
  • Kraken faces extortion after insiders leaked support system videos
  • Around 2,000 client accounts potentially viewed, no breach of funds
  • Company refuses to pay, investigation underway to identify culprits

One of the biggest cryptocurrency exchanges - Kraken - is facing an extortion demand, after malicious insiders recorded a video of its client support systems.

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