Coinbase faces a $400 million bill due to a cyber attack by compromised overseas contractors, exposing sensitive customer information.
The breach did not compromise passwords and private keys, but personal data leakage raises concerns regarding trust and anonymity in the industry.
Coinbase refused to pay a $20 million ransom, emphasizing a firm position against cyber-extortion.
The cybercriminals recruited rogue overseas support agents to steal customer data, highlighting vulnerabilities in the supply chain and prompting Coinbase to establish a U.S.-based customer support hub.