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Hacker Daytwo Stole $4M from Coinbase Users

  • Hacker Daytwo stole $4M from Coinbase users by impersonating support, laundering funds through Roobet and Monero, and spending on luxury goods.
  • The scheme involved social engineering methods coercing users into creating wallets controlled by the attacker.
  • The hacker behind the scam was identified as US citizen Christian Alfonso Nieves.
  • The incident wasn't due to a failure on Coinbase's part.
  • The hacker ran a small call center and posed as Coinbase support staff to persuade users to create new wallets.
  • Funds were laundered through Roobet and Monero, with some spent on luxury items.
  • The hacker's lack of efforts to hide their identity led to their exposure.
  • Their overconfidence could lead to criminal charges.
  • Social engineering remains a common and sophisticated threat in the era of secure blockchain systems.
  • Remaining vigilant, double-checking addresses, and avoiding sharing personal information are crucial in protecting against such scams.

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