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Posted: 2025-05-15 20:54:59 UTC
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2025-05-15 20:57:13 UTC
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Coinbase experienced a security breach where hackers bribed overseas support agents to leak internal data, leading to a $20M extortion attempt. The attackers used the stolen data to trick users and steal their crypto. Coinbase refused to pay, fired the insiders, and is now working with law enforcement and offering a $20 million reward for information leading to the criminals' capture.
Data breach via bribed insiders
Compromised user data including names, emails, phone numbers, and balances
Extortion attempt of $20 million
Social engineering attacks on users
Coinbase's response: firing insiders, tracking hackers, and offering a reward
Insider threats and bribery
Social engineering attacks
Data security vulnerabilities
Protecting user funds and data
Extortion attempts