Changpeng Zhao, widely recognized as CZ, the CEO of Binance, has recently brought to light a concerning issue on his Twitter platform. Users of notable cryptocurrency exchanges FTX, BlockFi, and Genesis are reportedly under the threat of new phishing attacks. This surge in malicious activities is believed to be directly linked to the Kroll data leak. Intriguingly, this leak seems to have its roots in a SIM swap conducted on an employee.
In his tweet, CZ stated, “New rounds of phishing attacks already underway for the poor users of FTX, BlockFi, Genesis, as a result of the Kroll data leak, which seems to be a result of a SIM swap on an employee.🤷♂️ Learn to protect yourself. Learn about phishing attacks👇” .
Phishing attacks, which are deceptive maneuvers by malicious entities aiming to extract sensitive information by mimicking trustworthy sources, have been on the rise. This recent wave of attacks emphasizes the…
