14,379
Records Exposed
Aug 2023
Date of Breach
Database
Breach Type
Feb 2024
Added to Database
About This Breach
In around August 2023, a cybersecurity incident unfolded, exposing around 14,000 unique user account details from Kraken.com, a prominent cryptocurrency platform. Publicly disclosed on a well-known hacking forum, the compromised data, including email addresses and plaintext passwords, poses a significant risk to affected users, particularly in light of Kraken.com's involvement in cryptocurrency transactions.
Compromised Data Types
Country
United States
Language
English
Password Storage
Plaintext
Category
Financial
Indexed On
Feb 27, 2024
Breach Type
Database
What Should You Do?
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Sign Up for Pro- Change your password immediately on Kraken and any other site where you used the same password. Use a unique, strong password for each account.
- Watch for phishing emails targeting your inbox. Attackers may use your exposed email address to send convincing scam messages.
- Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) on all important accounts to add an extra layer of security.
- Use a password manager to generate and store unique, strong passwords for every account.
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