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We at Kraken believe that driving global crypto adoption relies on a solid cybersecurity framework in order to protect our clients’ financial freedom. It’s why our motto is security above everything. It’s also why we commemorate Cybersecurity Awareness Month each October. This year, we celebrated by hosting a company-wide AMA with our Chief Security Officer,…
Kraken, like any popular service, has clients that are targeted by scammers who try to send phishing emails from @kraken.com email addresses. You should never see this form of spoofed email because it should be rejected by mail providers like Gmail because their servers will notice that the scammer’s mail is not coming from Kraken.…
[embedded content] Last week someone on the Ledger subreddit reported receiving an unsolicited package with a Ledger Nano X along with a letter from “the CEO” of Ledger. The scam tries to trick people into migrating their crypto holdings onto the new, modified device. Kraken Security Labs decided to explore this supposed phishing scam. In…
Ledger clients whose data was stolen in a breach were targeted in a phishing scam this past week. Below, our expert team at Kraken Security Labs has put together an analysis of the ongoing attack against Ledger clients. This instructive case study could prove useful to all crypto holders. Since phishing continues to be one…
October 16, 2020 | Security Kraken has identified an active scam targeting the cryptocurrency community in which malicious actors are using fake identities to pose as members of our token listing team. Cryptocurrency teams that use LinkedIn and Telegram should be on high alert, as these efforts appear to be targeting users of these social…
As Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, I’ve spent the past two years building one of the most advanced security programs in the cryptocurrency industry. While most of my work involves hardening our security behind the scenes, I also work with our Product and Engineering team on a roadmap for client-facing features. One of our goals is…
The Crypto Security Guide is a new video series designed to teach you security best practices, hosted by our top internal expert Nick Percoco. What are some essential ways to improve your online security? In the latest edition of our Crypto Security Guide, our Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco explains why protecting certain central…
Consider a common scenario. A crypto investor is at work when he or she suddenly reads in the news that Bitcoin is about to “moon.” They want to increase their position, but cannot get home for several hours. Afraid of missing out on the opportunity, they search for their exchange’s app on the Google Play…
Getting hacked does not have to feel like an inevitability. The bad news is that keeping your data secure can be far more difficult than just buying bitcoin. So, if you’re used to modern online conveniences, be warned, you may create vulnerabilities if you’re not careful and conscientious about security. Now the good news –…
January 6, 2020 | Uncategorized Check out the latest happenings in the world of crypto, brought to you by the experts at Kraken. This digest is prepared for informative purposes only and does not represent an investment recommendation or investment advice. Please see our full disclaimer at the bottom for more information. See below all…
