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FTX Users Potentially Targeted in Possible Phishing Attack as Bankruptcy Claims Deadline Nears

FTX Users Potentially Targeted in Possible Phishing Attack as Bankruptcy Claims Deadline Nears

CoindeskCoindesk2023/07/20 14:45
By:Oliver Knight

FTX users have until Sept. 29 to file their bankruptcy claims.

FTX users prompted to reset password (FTX)

Several users of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX are being targeted by a potential phishing attack after being sent a "reset password" request from the exchange's official customer support email.

The email, which has been reviewed and verified by CoinDesk, was sent by [email protected] - the official email address before the exchange collapsed in November.

The password reset link routes to the FTX claims portal that allows users to submit bankruptcy claims for assets they held on the platform before its demise.

Mossab Hussein, co-founder of cybersecurity firm , said the surprising emails can be attributed to one of two options: "It's either FTX itself sending those emails [to notify them of the claims portal] and giving people a scare. Or, someone has "a list" of emails and is bruteforce resetting their credentials via the portal."

If a hacker gained access to user's personal email addresses, they could feasibly gain access to a claimant's account and divert funds to their personal wallet.

FTX spokespersons didn't respond to request for comment immediately.

On Monday, many FTX users received an email from Kroll, the restructuring administrators of FTX, explaining that the .

FTX owes roughly $8.1 billion to customers after it last November in an event that ravaged the wider crypto market.

Edited by Aoyon Ashraf.

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Disclaimer: The content of this article solely reflects the author's opinion and does not represent the platform in any capacity. This article is not intended to serve as a reference for making investment decisions.

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