Market Cap
24h Vol
6566
Cryptocurrencies
51.43%
Bitcoin Share

CertiK Identifies Itself as Researcher in Kraken’s $3 Million Crypto Theft Dispute

CertiK Identifies Itself as Researcher in Kraken’s $3 Million Crypto Theft Dispute


CryptoIntelligence
2024-06-21 02:02:00

Blockchain security firm CertiK has publicly identified itself as the “security researcher” that cryptocurrency exchange Kraken accused of stealing $3 million worth of digital assets. On June 19, CertiK announced via X that it had informed Kraken about an exploit that enabled it to withdraw millions of dollars from the exchange’s accounts. Kraken’s chief security officer, Nicholas Percoco, had previously claimed that an unnamed security team had committed “extortion” by refusing to return the funds until Kraken agreed to provide a significant sum for the disclosure of the bug. “After initial successful conversations on identifying and fixing the vulnerability, Kraken’s


Read the Disclaimer : All content provided herein our website, hyperlinked sites, associated applications, forums, blogs, social media accounts and other platforms (“Site”) is for your general information only, procured from third party sources. We make no warranties of any kind in relation to our content, including but not limited to accuracy and updatedness. No part of the content that we provide constitutes financial advice, legal advice or any other form of advice meant for your specific reliance for any purpose. Any use or reliance on our content is solely at your own risk and discretion. You should conduct your own research, review, analyse and verify our content before relying on them. Trading is a highly risky activity that can lead to major losses, please therefore consult your financial advisor before making any decision. No content on our Site is meant to be a solicitation or offer.