The Troubles of Mt. Gox’s Creditors: Failed Login Attempts and Temporary Maintenance
The Mt. Gox claims portal is currently under temporary maintenance, according to a message displayed on the website on Thursday morning.
As the defunct crypto exchange begins to repay its creditors, concerns have arisen among users.
In early July, Mt. Gox started repaying creditors affected by the 2014 hack. Over $9 billion in BTC and $73 million in Bitcoin Cash (BCH) will be distributed to customers in the coming months.
suspicious login attempts
Several Mt. Gox creditors have reported failed login attempts to their accounts. According to Reddit users, some have received numerous unauthorized login attempt notifications.
User ovkovk shared their experience on the r/mtgoxinsolvency forum, explaining that they received 15 login attempt notifications and could no longer access their account. Other users have also reported similar incidents, suggesting that an unknown individual is attempting to take control of Mt. Gox accounts.
Account Security and Concerns
User u/Joohansson noted that such attempts had previously been made on their Mt. Gox account and that accounts with two-factor authentication (2FA) were likely safe.
They speculated that a hacker possessed a record of the email addresses associated with Mt. Gox and was attempting to gain unauthorized access. ‘As long as you have 2FA, you should ‘hope’ to be safe,’ they added.
Background on Mt. Gox Repayments
The failed login attempts have raised concerns about the security of Mt. Gox creditors’ accounts. With significant sums at stake, the security of personal information and funds is paramount. Creditors are encouraged to activate two-factor authentication and closely monitor their accounts for any suspicious activity.
Affected users should immediately contact Mt. Gox support and ensure the security of their accounts.
