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Coinbase Will Reimburse Customers Up to $400 Million After Data Breach
- Researchers published 1,000 email addresses linked to North Korean IT worker scams; Xinbi Guarantee marketplace used by Chinese-speaking crypto scammers cracked down by Telegram.
- Telegram banned thousands of accounts used for money laundering in cryptocurrency scams, including Haowang Guarantee, facilitating $27 billion in transactions.
- CFPB acting director Russell Vought scrapped a plan to regulate sale of Americans' personal data; Concerns rise over generative AI services fueling fraud online.
- Google enhances Android Scam Detection tool ahead of Android 16 launch; Introduces Advanced Protection mode for highly targeted users with heightened security features.
- Coinbase discloses costly data breach affecting less than 1% of monthly users; Expecting $180 million to $400 million to remediate breach and reimburse customers.
- 12 more individuals indicted for cryptocurrency theft, money laundering totaling $263 million; Luxury spending included on things like private jet rentals and exotic cars.
- Former FBI director James Comey under investigation for Instagram post of seashells spelling out '8647' tagged as a potential violence threat against Trump.
- Comey's post led to investigations by DHS and Secret Service, with accusations of inciting violence against Trump from Republican figures.
- Trump interpreted post as a call for his assassination, leading to calls for Comey to be put behind bars; Comey, in response, stated he opposes violence.
- Comey served as FBI director until being fired by President Trump in 2017 amid the investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
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