Data Leak
Coinbase: client data leak occurred at contractor Amplitude, not in exchange systems
Coinbase reported that an incident at analytics contractor Amplitude exposed contact details of a small number of exchange clients. The company found no evidence of unauthorized access to its systems and stated that client funds were not affected.
CZ Published Security Guidelines After Four Data Breaches in a Day
Changpeng Zhao from Binance provided recommendations on October 28 following breaches at Coinbase, Bithumb, Mirae Asset, and Daishin Securities. He advises using unique email aliases for each exchange, avoiding SMS codes in favor of hardware keys and passkeys, and the rule to consider anyone who writes about security or refunds as a scammer.
Bithumb Customer Data Leak Poses Phishing Threat to Users
On October 28, the cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb experienced a leak of personal customer data. Learn about the consequences and recommendations for users.
BIS: Digital currencies are not ready for implementation due to leakage risks
The Bank for International Settlements reported that digital currencies could provide confidentiality similar to cash, but emphasized risks such as bank data leaks.
Data Breach at Revolut: Confidential Client Data Exposed
Financial company Revolut confirmed a data breach affecting 680 clients, including Bitcoin transaction history and passport copies.