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Hackers Exploit Migos’ Instagram to Expose Solana Co-Founder's Personal Data

In a shocking incident, hackers compromised the Instagram account of the hip-hop group Migos and leaked sensitive information belonging to Solana co-founder Raj Gokal.

The breach saw the hackers post personal identification documents, including Gokal's passport and driver's license, alongside a demand for 40 Bitcoin as ransom.

This blackmail attempt was accompanied by messages that taunted Gokal for not paying the ransom.

Notably, the images displayed Gokal with his unredacted identification, raising serious concerns about privacy and security.

Furthermore, the leaked material also included Gokal's phone number, with the hackers encouraging followers to spam him.

This breach has prompted speculation about a potential connection to a recent data breach at Coinbase, as the leaked images appear to be related to KYC verification processes.

Experts believe that social engineering tactics may have been employed to target Gokal's accounts prior to this incident.

Raj Gokal had previously warned his followers about suspicious activities attempting to gain access to his online accounts.

Meta acted swiftly to remove the offensive posts approximately 90 minutes after they were published.

The incident underscores the ongoing risks associated with data security in the cryptocurrency space, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding personal information against such malicious activities.