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Marks & Spencer Suffers $403M Loss from DragonForce Cyberattack: Customer Data Exposed

Marks & Spencer Faces $403 Million Loss After Sophisticated Cyberattack Marks & Spencer (M&S), a pillar of the British retail sector, is grappling with a projected financial loss of $403 million following a cyberattack orchestrated by the hacking group DragonForce. The attack not only disrupted M&S’s operations but also exposed sensitive customer data, raising serious […]

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Coinbase Joins S&P 500 Amid DOJ Probe into $20M Cyberattack Extortion

Coinbase’s S&P 500 Milestone Overshadowed by DOJ Cyberattack Investigation Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, joined the prestigious S&P 500, marking a significant milestone for the crypto industry. However, the celebration was short-lived as the company faced scrutiny from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) over a cyberattack that compromised customer data. This breach, involving bribed […]

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Coinbase CEO Rejects $20M Ransom, Offers Bounty After Data Breach

Coinbase CEO Rejects $20M Ransom, Launches Bounty Following Data Breach On May 15, Coinbase faced a cyberattack where attackers demanded a $20 million Bitcoin ransom after compromising customer data through bribed overseas support agents. CEO Brian Armstrong took a firm stance against the hackers, refusing their demands and instead offering a $20 million bounty for […]

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Coinbase Hit by $400M Cyberattack: Insider Bribery Exposes 84K Users

Coinbase Faces $400 Million Blow After Cyberattack Fallout Coinbase, a leading platform where people buy and sell digital currencies like Bitcoin, has been hit by a significant security breach due to insider bribery. The breach exposed personal data of approximately 84,000 customers and is expected to cost the company between $180 million and $400 million. […]

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WazirX Wins 93.1% Creditor Approval Amid Legal Scrutiny in India

WazirX’s Recovery Plan Gains Strong Support Amid Legal Challenges WazirX, a leading Indian cryptocurrency exchange, has secured overwhelming support for its recovery plan following a cyberattack last year. Despite this, the approach to restructuring user assets worth ₹4,400 crore has come under scrutiny from the Delhi High Court, raising concerns about user consent and data […]

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Patricia Plans Token-Based Repayment to Rebuild Trust After 2022 Cyberattack

Patricia’s Plan to Rebuild Trust After Cyberattack: A Closer Examination Patricia Technologies, a Nigerian cryptocurrency trading platform, is addressing the fallout from a cyberattack that led to losses of over 600 million naira in 2022. The company is initiating a repayment plan to compensate affected users and restore trust. After losing over 600 million naira […]

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