crypto4.2 millionKraken freezes $4.2 million following a micro-transfers attack

Kraken freezes $4.2 million following a micro-transfers attack

Kraken froze accounts after receiving 12,000 micro-transfers linked to HTX.

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This 'dust attack' aimed to trigger automated compliance checks.

The exchange restored access after verifying the affected funds.

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