Darkweb Actors Sell 100,000 Gemini User Records, 132,744 Binance Emails

Darkweb actors have claimed to possess over 100,000 user records from the cryptocurrency exchanges Gemini and Binance. The compromised data includes sensitive information such as full names, email addresses, phone numbers, and location data. The threat actors, operating under the handles AKM69 and kiki88888, have put these lists up for sale on the dark web, targeting users primarily from the United States, with a few entries from Singapore and the UK.

Gemini has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the alleged data breach. However, Binance has stated that the information available on the dark web was not the result of a data leak from their exchange. Instead, the data was collected by hackers who compromised browser sessions on infected computers using malware. This method of data theft, known as phishing, involves tricking users into revealing their personal information through deceptive means.

The dark web news site reported that the threat actor AKM69 has an extensive list of private user information from Gemini users. The database for sale reportedly includes 100,000 records, each containing full names, emails, phone numbers, and location data. The threat actor categorized the listing as part of a broader campaign of selling consumer data for crypto-related marketing, fraud, or recovery targeting.

In a similar incident, another user, kiki88888, was offering to sell Binance emails and passwords, with the compromised data reportedly containing 132,744 lines of information. This incident highlights the ongoing threat of cyber attacks targeting users of major crypto exchanges. In September of last year, a hacker under the handle FireBear claimed to have a database with 12.8 million records stolen from Binance. However, Binance denied these claims, dismissing the hacker’s assertion of having sensitive user data as false after an internal investigation by their security team.

The recent incidents underscore the importance of cybersecurity measures for both exchanges and their users. Exchanges must continue to invest in robust security protocols to protect user data, while users must remain vigilant against phishing attempts and other cyber threats. The dark web remains a hotbed for illegal activities, and the sale of compromised user data is a growing concern for the cryptocurrency industry. As the use of cryptocurrencies continues to rise, so too does the need for enhanced security measures to safeguard user information and prevent data breaches.