Recently, the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which faced bankruptcy, has announced the temporary “freezing” of user accounts affected by the Kroll cybersecurity incident on its compensation request portal.
The aim of the exchange is to prevent future violations and minimize potential damage.
Currently, users are advised not to modify any information or submission times related to this incident. Data sent through the Kroll portal is still guaranteed to be safe and valid by FTX.
Kroll is known to be the agency assisting FTX in its bankruptcy proceedings. However, Kroll itself has fallen victim to an attack, leading to the leakage of information related to participants in the bankruptcy case. Fortunately, the incident did not impact account passwords, internal systems, or financial funds.
FTX emphasized that account passwords on the exchange are not managed by Kroll, and the internal system of FTX remains securely protected. Nevertheless, blockchain analyst ZachXBT confirmed that some phishing emails had been sent to FTX customers, posing a risk of personal information breach.
In response to this incident, Kroll has committed to proactive management and continuous monitoring to prevent any recurrence. They have also directly informed those affected about preventive measures and self-protection.