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Insider Threat fetches $400m loss to Coinbase

  • Coinbase, a major cryptocurrency exchange in the US, faces potential losses of $180-400 million this year due to a recent cyber attack.
  • The breach, attributed to an insider threat, involved the leakage of sensitive data including personal information of customers and employees.
  • Cybercriminals utilized advanced phishing tactics to deceive users into transferring cryptocurrency to fraudulent accounts.
  • Coinbase responded by resetting passwords, reimbursing affected customers, terminating freelance employees involved, and offering a reward for information leading to the attackers' capture.

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