Raj Gokal, the co-founder of the Solana blockchain, has become the latest high-profile target of a major cyberattack. On May 27, unknown hackers gained access to the official Instagram account of U.S. rap group Migos (with over 13 million followers) and published sensitive personal information about Gokal in what appears to be an attempted blackmail.

📸 ID Documents and Doxxing Posted for Millions to See

The compromised account shared seven photos showing Gokal holding his driver’s license and passport, both completely visible and unedited. Another post featured a woman — allegedly Gokal’s wife — also with her identification card in full view.

One of the posts included Gokal’s personal phone number, and the caption urged users to “spam” him, a textbook case of doxxing.

🪙 Was This a $4.3M Blackmail Attempt?

One caption suggested that this might not have been a random attack, but rather a failed extortion scheme. The post read: “You should’ve paid the 40 BTC,” implying Gokal was being pressured to pay a ransom. At current prices, that’s more than $4.3 million.

🧠 Gokal Had Warned About Ongoing Hacks

Alarmingly, Gokal had already warned his followers just one week prior that hackers were attempting to breach his email, Google, Apple ID, and social accounts. He urged people to be skeptical of any suspicious content or requests on his platforms.

“If you see a token launch, a fund request, or anything suspicious — it means they succeeded,” he posted on X.

🤐 No Official Statement from Solana Yet

As of publishing, neither Solana’s official channels nor Gokal’s X account have responded publicly to the incident. The posts were removed from the Migos Instagram account at 5:12 UTC, but by then, the leaked images had already spread rapidly online.

⚠️ A Surge in Crypto-Related Hacks

This incident adds to the growing list of cyberattacks targeting the crypto industry, many of which involve hacked social media accounts being used to promote fake coins, scams, or disinformation.

Recent attacks have hit platforms like Pump.fun, a popular meme coin launchpad, and Watcher Guru, a well-known crypto media outlet.

🔍 Final Thoughts: Crypto Leaders Under Fire

This hack serves as a stark reminder that even prominent blockchain leaders are vulnerable to targeted cyberattacks. It underscores the critical need for advanced security protocols, both for protecting assets and personal identity in today’s hyper-connected digital space.



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