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Contractor Backdoor: Coinbase Faces $400M Blow in Major Data Breach

  • 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.

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