In response to the most recent cybersecurity incident at Kroll, the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has temporarily blocked the accounts of impacted users’ access to its claims system.
Following the latest hack, FTX made the announcement on X (previously Twitter) as a preventative measure to stop upcoming instances or further damage.
Users were strongly cautioned against making changes to their claims or the agreed-upon timelines in light of the occurrence.According to FTX, all claim information submitted via the Kroll client claims site is safe and accurate.Kroll was the target of a hack that revealed non-sensitive information related to claimants interested in the bankruptcy case. Kroll is the appointed claims and noticing agent for FTX’s current bankruptcy proceedings.Kroll responded by assuring FTX that it was actively managing the matter and will continue to keep an eye on it.Following this guarantee, FTX provided proof by confirming that the compromise had no effect on the security of account passwords, internal systems, or financial resources.
Kroll is explicitly advising anyone who will be affected to take safety precautions.FTX made it clear that Kroll was not in charge of handling FTX account passwords and that its internal systems were unaffected.But blockchain expert ZachXBT confirmed that phishing emails had begun reaching FTX clients, indicating that their personal information may have been hacked.