Kraken Refuses Extortion Demands After Client Data Breach: “We Will Not Pay” Kraken, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange in the US, has taken an unyielding stand against a criminal group demanding payment after two incidents of unauthorized access to client data since 2025. Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco has declared that the exchange will not cave […]
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Data Leak Exposes 149 Million Logins, with 420,000 Tied to Binance: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security A catastrophic data breach has sent shockwaves through the digital realm, exposing a staggering 149 million login credentials across countless platforms, including 420,000 accounts directly linked to Binance, the titan of cryptocurrency exchanges. Uncovered by cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah […]
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Coupang Data Breach: $1.17B Payout and Could Blockchain Prevent Future Leaks? South Korea’s e-commerce behemoth Coupang is shelling out over $1.17 billion in compensation after a colossal data breach exposed the personal details of 37.7 million customers. This fiasco, orchestrated by a former employee, has sparked a wave of phishing attacks, a steep drop in […]
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Coinbase Data Breach 2025: Former Contractor Arrested in India Amid $400 Million Fallout Coinbase, the heavyweight of U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, has dropped a bombshell: a former customer service contractor in India has been arrested in connection with a massive data breach disclosed in May 2025, with potential losses pegged at a jaw-dropping $400 million. This […]
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Hackers Threaten to Leak 2.1 Million Discord Users’ Passports and Licenses in Brutal Extortion Scheme On September 20, a massive cyberattack struck at the heart of Discord, one of the internet’s most popular communication platforms. Hackers infiltrated its third-party customer support system, Zendesk, and made off with over 2.1 million government-issued ID images—think passports and […]
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16 Billion Passwords Leaked: A Cyber Nightmare Targeting Crypto Wallets and Bitcoin Security A staggering breach of over 16 billion login credentials has rocked the digital world, uncovered by the Cybernews research team as one of the largest data dumps in history. This isn’t just a security lapse; it’s a full-blown crisis with hackers gaining […]
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Coinbase Cuts Account Lockouts by 82% – Can It Rebuild Trust After Data Breach? Coinbase, the titan of U.S. cryptocurrency exchanges, has declared a significant victory: an 82% reduction in unnecessary account lockouts, tackling a notorious pain point for its massive base of over 100 million users. CEO Brian Armstrong has called it a priority […]
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Coinbase CEO Responds to Criticism Over Hack, Calls for Reform of Data Collection Laws Coinbase Data Breach: Affected 69,461 users, personal info compromised but not passwords or private keys. Michael Arrington’s Critique: Suggested jail time for executives, highlighting data security concerns. Brian Armstrong’s Response: Defended against jail time, criticized government data laws, proposed constitutional challenge. […]
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Coinbase Faces Legal Firestorm Over Data Breaches and Privacy Violations Imagine waking up to find your personal details in the hands of hackers. This nightmare became a reality for thousands of Coinbase users on May 11, 2025, leading to a flurry of legal actions against the exchange. Coinbase, a titan in the U.S. cryptocurrency market, […]
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Marks & Spencer Cyber Attack Exposes Thousands of Customers’ Data Marks & Spencer, a major British retailer, has confirmed a cyber attack that compromised the personal data of thousands of its customers. The breach, attributed to the hacking group DragonForce, involved the theft of contact details, dates of birth, and online order histories, but did […]
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