The Solana blockchain's co-founder, Raj Gokal, experienced a major privacy breach when his personal identification documents were shared on Migos' Instagram account, which boasts 13 million followers. This incident unfolded late Monday when several images showing Gokal with identification like his driverβs license and passport, alongside similar imagery involving his wife, were posted. An ominous message hinted at a blackmail demand of 40 BTC, with links directing followers to a Telegram chat. The breach remained visible for over an hour before the posts were deleted after midnight on Tuesday. Earlier, Gokal reported ongoing hacking attempts on his accounts. Solana Labs has yet to comment, but such hacking incidents targeting celebrities to promote fake cryptocurrencies are on the rise.
β What personal information was leaked?
Raj Gokal's driver's license, passport, and possibly his wife's ID were leaked.
β How long were the posts visible?
The posts remained on Instagram for over an hour before being deleted.
β Was there a ransom involved in this breach?
A message implied a ransom demand of 40 BTC, suggesting blackmail.