The Breach: What Happened?
In a bewildering turn of events, the Twitter account of Latoken, a Russian crypto exchange, found itself in the clutches of a hacker who unleashed a barrage of allegations against the company. Gone were the ordinary tweets about market trends and crypto news, replaced instead by explosive claims that Latoken is nothing more than a facade for scamming unsuspecting investors.
Scam IEOs: What’s the Story?
According to the hacker’s posts, Latoken has been peddling “scam IEOs” promising absurd growth rates ranging from 100% to 500%. One can only imagine the eye rolls from seasoned investors reading this! The hacker, presumably thrilled with their newfound power, stated bluntly,
“WARNING – THIS IS A SCAM EXCHANGE!”
Employee Allegations and the “Disgruntled Employee” Defense
But the drama doesn’t stop there. The hacker accused Latoken of mistreating employees, claiming they fire workers on a whim. This can’t sit right in a workplace, just think of the coffee breaks! In response to the uproar, Latoken issued a statement via their Telegram account, dismissing the allegations as the act of a “disgruntled employee.” Talk about a plot twist!
The Encounter with Trust Pilot
Latoken’s reputation didn’t fare much better following these claims. The exchange boasts a meager two out of five stars on Trust Pilot, which prompted the hacker to further fuel the fire by spotlighting this rating. Adding to the intrigue, Trust Pilot noted misuse on Latoken’s page, suggesting a smattering of fake reviews might be at play. This promptly leaves one thinking, do they want to be seen as the exchange that scammed their way to popularity?
Can Anything be Done?
As if the chaos weren’t enough, the hacker also hijacked the Twitter of LADEX, Latoken’s decentralized exchange project, and shared a video of an unhinged CEO during an online meeting. What a reality TV twist! In an attempt to address the mayhem, Latoken kept its users in the loop, asserting they are in touch with Twitter support, hoping to restore their damaged reputation. One can only hope that their recovery plan is better than the “double your crypto” schemes floating around!
