Coinbase security breach loses data for 69,461 customers.
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange has come forward regarding a data breach that has compromised the personal information of 69,461 individuals.
Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange with a massive user base of over 100 million customers, has come forward regarding a significant data breach.
In notifications sent to the Office of Maine's Attorney General, Coinbase disclosed that a small group of employees, engaged in support functions at overseas locations, misappropriated customer data.
Importantly, while the breach did not expose passwords, seed phrases, private keys, or any sensitive information that could jeopardize users' access to their funds, it did include crucial personal identifiers. The compromised data consisted of names, dates of birth, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, masked bank account numbers, bank account identifiers, as well as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
This incident underscores the need for vigilance and proactive measures in protecting personal data in an increasingly digital world.
In notifications sent to the Office of Maine's Attorney General, Coinbase disclosed that a small group of employees, engaged in support functions at overseas locations, misappropriated customer data.
Importantly, while the breach did not expose passwords, seed phrases, private keys, or any sensitive information that could jeopardize users' access to their funds, it did include crucial personal identifiers. The compromised data consisted of names, dates of birth, the last four digits of Social Security numbers, masked bank account numbers, bank account identifiers, as well as addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.
This incident underscores the need for vigilance and proactive measures in protecting personal data in an increasingly digital world.
