FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Faces Data Breach via Claims Agent

In a cybersecurity incident involving its bankruptcy case claims agent, Kroll, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX disclosed that limited, non-sensitive customer data of specific claimants was compromised.

FTX affirmed that it is actively monitoring the situation and that account passwords, systems, and funds are unaffected.

The ailing cryptocurrency exchange utilized the X platform on August 25 to alert its customers, creditors, and the general public of a cybersecurity breach involving its claims agent, Kroll.

The breach has resulted in the dissemination of non-sensitive customer data about particular claimants associated with the ongoing bankruptcy case.

According to FTX, Kroll is currently informing those affected by the cybersecurity incident of the measures they can take to protect themselves. The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange clarified that its account credentials and systems are secure.

“The incident occurred at Kroll, and Kroll is notifying affected individuals directly with measures that customers can take to protect themselves. FTX account passwords were not maintained by Kroll, and FTX’s own systems were not affected.”

In addition, the FTX Debtors have initiated communication with Kroll and are vigilantly monitoring the situation as it unfolds. Kroll has informed the debtors that the incident has been promptly controlled and resolved.

Customers are cautioned against potential phishing and fraud emails posing as entities involved in bankruptcy proceedings.

In the meantime, blockchain investigator ZachXBT reported that FTX customers are already receiving fraudulent emails and that customer data has been compromised.

The email records of Celsius Network, a crypto lending platform facing insolvency, were compromised by a data breach. This intrusion has significantly affected the ongoing bankruptcy reorganization procedure.

In the interim, FTX has hired Galaxy Digital, led by Mike Novogratz, to manage its selling, staking, and hedging activities.

This partnership seeks to bolster FTX’s efforts to mitigate market volatility-related risks and maximize returns on its Bitcoin holdings.