Raj Gokal, president of Solana Labs, had his personal information leaked via the official Instagram account of hip-hop group Migos on Monday, May 26, 2025.
The breach showed unredacted images of his driver’s license and passport, along with his phone number, after hackers apparently took control of the account.
Followers were urged to “spam” Gokal, suggesting he may have been blackmailed. The incident highlights growing security risks for crypto leaders on social media.
Migos Instagram Breach
Late on Monday, Migos’ Instagram account was taken over by unknown attackers. Seven posts appeared showing Gokal holding his driver’s license and passport. Another image showed what seemed to be his wife holding her own driver’s license.
In one of the posts, a message read “You should’ve paid the 40 BTC,” implying that the attackers tried to extort Gokal before sharing the documents.
A link to a group chat on Telegram was also included in the final post. The hacked content remained visible for more than an hour before it was removed.
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Impact on Solana Leader
In a statement to PYMNTS Gokal’s team acknowledged the hack and declined to comment further.
On May 20th, he had already warned on his X(Twitter) account that hackers were trying to seize his email, social media, and other online accounts.
This breach is a stark reminder that high-profile figures in the crypto world can be prime targets for hackers. The exposure of one’s driver’s license and passport not only threatens privacy but can also lead to identity theft and financial loss.
Other Crypto Account Breaches
Earlier this week also saw the Hyperliquid team alert users that HyperFND’s official X(Twitter) account had been compromised. Hackers took control of that profile, though few details have been made public.
Earlier, the New York Post’s X account was hijacked in a carefully planned attack. Instead of public posts, attackers used private messages to trick selected crypto users into scams. These incidents show a pattern of hackers using well-known accounts to target cryptocurrency enthusiasts and professionals.
Why Security Matters?
Crypto executives often hold large sums of digital assets or influence significant networks. Their data becomes a gateway for attackers to exploit. As more people get involved in digital finance, social media security must keep pace.
The leak of Raj Gokal’s documents via Migos’ Instagram account and the recent breaches of other crypto-related profiles underscore a growing threat.