Hacker claims to have a way to ‘subpoena’ Discord, Binance, Coinbase users

A malicious actor claims they have a “KodexGlobal” account, allowing them to issue Emergency Data Requests (EDRs) to several major crypto and social media platforms.

An online hacker is claiming they have access to a law enforcement request account, “KodexGlobal,” allowing buyers to “subpoena” user information from the likes of Coinbase, Binance, Chainlink, and many other firms. 

According to a blog updated on Feb. 4, cybercrime solutions provider Hudson Rock reported the hacker is selling access to the law enforcement request system account on BreachForums — selling the complete account for $5,000 or $300 per Emergency Data Request (EDR).

Services that the hacker claims to be able to make EDRs for include LinkedIn, Discord, Tinder, Binance, Coinbase, Chainlink, SendGrid, and many others.

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