Hacker Steals Data of Over 1000 Clients of Cryptotrader.tax

News • 2020/08/25 • by Remitano

Based on reports from a source who came across the hacker on the dark web, the internet fraudster hacked into a firm's customer service account through a help center platform.

With this breach, he was able to view several details, including client name, email, and some massages that included crypto income. The hacker then screenshotted samples of this vital information and placed them on the platform to impress potential buyers of the data trove.

A senior official at cryptotrader.tax explained that the hacker gained access to the account on April 7 and was able to download a file containing vital information. Security team confirmed that passwords and the firm's website were safe, and the team has taken immediate steps to improve the security level and prevent future occurrences.

Source: Coindesk

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