Transak, which allows users to buy cryptocurrencies via platforms using bank cards, credit cards and other transfers, was subject to an identity trap attack and had some of its users’ information stolen.
The official statement from the company stated that the rate of users whose information was stolen was 1.1%. The company, which stated that an investigation was launched into the incident, announced that hackers entered the system due to a trap link clicked on an employee’s laptop.
It was stated that name and basic identity information were stolen, and that no sensitive financial information was leaked. In addition, it was reported that the security measures in the systems were still very strong and that critically important data was still being protected.
It was also among the information given that Transak was a decentralized platform and therefore no user’s crypto or fiat money was held by the company.
The company also stated that it was in contact with important security firms in this field.