Update: Kraken Denies Dark Web Access Claims

Kraken has denied the claims circulating on dark web forums, stating that the alleged admin panel access listing is not legitimate.

The incident had raised concerns about potential exposure of user data and the risk of targeted phishing attacks.

Kraken Says Alleged Admin Panel Listing Is Not Legitimate

In a statement shared with BeInCrypto, Nick Percoco, Kraken’s Chief Security Officer, said the exchange conducted an internal investigation and found no evidence of compromise.

“We investigated the claims thoroughly and determined that the forum post is not legitimate and appears intended to mislead other forum users,” Percoco said.

Kraken did not disclose further technical details but emphasized that no unauthorized access to internal systems or customer data had been identified.

Earlier Reports Cited Alleged Dark Web Listing of Kraken Admin Access

According to Dark Web Informer, the listing advertises the ability to view user profiles, transaction histories, and full KYC documents. These include IDs, selfies, proof of address, and source-of-funds information.

The seller claims access can last one to two months, is proxied with no IP restrictions, and includes the ability to generate support tickets.