Due to phishing scams, more than 230,000 user records of well known crypto currency exchange Binance and Gemini. Which includes names, emails, contact details and locations are being sold on the dark web.This scam was reported by the cybercrime tracking platform Dark Web Informer.
Till date, neither Binance nor Gemini has released any official statement, also the source of the user data is still not clear.
Dark Web actor AKM69 Claims the leakage of Gemini User data
On March 27 the Dark Web Informer reported that an actor named AKM69 claims to have a large amount of user database of cryptocurrency exchange Gemini. AKM69 says that the database contains 100,000 records including names, emails, phone numbers and location details of users from the United States, Singapore and UK.
Hacker AKM69 Offering 100,000 Gemini User Records on the Dark Web
Dark Web Informer says a hacker named AKM69 is offering 100,000 Gemini user records for sale on the dark web. The data could be used for marketing, fraud, or crypto scams.
However, Dark Web Informer did not confirm a direct leak of Gemini’s systems. But, they believe the data was likely got through phishing attacks or stolen user credentials.
Binance User Data hacked by another Dark Web actor named kiki88888
During this time, another hacker named kiki88888, has claimed that they are offering Binance user emails and passwords, with the hacked data containing 132,744 records.
A Binance person replied, saying, “There has been no data breach in Binance’s system.” They said that Binance’s security team has been checking a known hacker on the dark web who steals data by taking control of browser sessions on compromised devices.
Binance announce Leaked Data to Phishing, Not a System Breach
A Binance spokesperson informed Cointelegraph that the exchange is aware of recent claims about a possible data breach involving Binance.
“We are here to make it clear that there is no data leak from Binance’s systems. Our security team has been closely tracking a known hacker on the dark web who steals data by hijacking browser sessions on infected devices,” the spokesperson said.
In a next related post, Dark Web informer also said that the stolen data was due to users’ devices being compromised rather than a security breach at Binance. They added, “Some of you really need to stop clicking random links.”
Conclusion
This Binance and Gemini data leaks are just part of a larger wave of cyber threats targeting cryptocurrency exchange users.
On March 14, scammers were caught sending fake messages pretending to be from Coinbase and Gemini. These scams tricked users into creating wallets using pre-generated recovery phrases controlled by cybercriminals. Once users deposited crypto into these wallets, they lost access to their funds.
These incidents highlight the growing risks of phishing attacks and cyber fraud in the crypto space. Users must stay aware, avoid clicking suspicious links, and enable strong security measures to protect their digital assets.
