Crypto exchange Coinbase experiences a data breach impacting less than 1% of its monthly users, with hackers accessing sensitive user information. Despite no passwords, private keys, or account funds being exposed, personal data theft could enable social engineering scams and extortion attempts. Michael Arrington, founder of TechCrunch and Arrington Capital, criticized Coinbase’s customer service. Experts have warned leaked data can expose high-net-worth individuals to dangerous risks in real-world. The breach has highlighted the urgent need for crypto platforms to rethink their security strategies amid rising cybercrime threats.
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