Enable 2FA: Kraken Accounts Compromised, Funds Stolen
There are claims that several accounts on Kraken have been compromised and funds taken. Representatives of Kraken told Cointelegraph that the cases mentioned below are currently being investigated. Users’ complaints. In an email to CoinTelegraph, a supposed Kraken user claimed in writing that: “Last few days many traders were robbed and their funds were drained from Kraken. People are angry and wants their money back. Like a Defender of Crypto World and respected media you can help a lot... Kraken must solve their security problems and this is fact.” Over on Reddit, a user u/MIkeHBrown,....
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