Kraken Targeted by Extortion Group Threatening to Leak Internal Support Videos

Kraken, one of the largest U.S.-based cryptocurrency exchanges, announced Monday, that a criminal group is threatening to release videos of its internal support systems unless the company pays an undisclosed ransom. Key Takeaways: Kraken’s Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco confirmed on April 13, 2026, that the exchange will not pay extortion demands. Two insider incidents […]