Latest News and Articles about Data Breach
Coinbase CEO Defends Against Hack Criticism, Calls for Data Law Reform
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. […]
Read MoreCoinbase Hit by Data Breach: Faces Lawsuits, SEC Probe, and $20M Ransom Demand
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, […]
Read MoreMarks & Spencer Data Breach: DragonForce Hack Exposes Thousands
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 […]
Read MoreArvest Bank Data Breach Exposes 7,537 Customers’ Info: What You Need to Know
Billion-Dollar Bank Warns 7,537 Customers After Data Breach Triggers Unauthorized Account Access On April 24, 2025, Arvest Bank, a major US financial institution, experienced a data breach affecting 7,537 customers. The incident occurred during routine system updates, exposing sensitive data including names, account numbers, balances, and activity. 7,537 customers affected Technical glitch on April 24, […]
Read MoreCoinbase Data Breach Costs Up to $400M, Shakes Crypto Industry
Coinbase Data Breach: A $400 Million Hit Amid Rising Crypto Cyber Threats Coinbase, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has been hit with a significant data breach expected to cost the company between $180 million and $400 million. This breach, a stark reminder of the cybersecurity challenges in the crypto world, not only carries financial implications but […]
Read MoreCoinbase Converts $20M Ransom into Bounty After Insider Data Leak
Coinbase Turns $20M Ransom into Bounty After Insider Data Leak In a bold move, Coinbase has transformed a $20 million ransom demand into an equally sizable bounty following a data breach that affected less than 1% of its users. Imagine waking up to find your personal details leaked online, used in a scam targeting your […]
Read MoreCapital One Sued Over Massive Data Breach: Thousands’ Data at Risk
Capital One Data Breach Lawsuit: Thousands of Americans’ Personal Information Exposed Andrew Willoughby’s class action lawsuit against Capital One alleges a significant data breach that left thousands of customers vulnerable to identity theft. The breach, occurring between August 2022 and May 2023, exposed crucial personal and financial data due to Capital One’s alleged negligence and […]
Read MoreGemini Data Breach: Over 100k Records Leaked on Dark Web, Urgent Security Alert
Over 100k Gemini Customer Data Allegedly Leaked on the Dark Web: A Wake-Up Call for Crypto Security A shadowy figure known as “AKM69” has reportedly compromised the personal data of over 100,000 Gemini exchange users, claiming to sell it on the dark web. This incident underscores the persistent security challenges facing the cryptocurrency industry. Gemini […]
Read MoreMGM Resorts Settles $45M for Data Breaches Affecting 37M Guests
Hotel Giant Agrees to $45 Million Payout After Data Breaches Impact Millions MGM Resorts International has agreed to a $45 million settlement to compensate millions of customers affected by two major data breaches in 2019 and 2023. These breaches not only compromised the personal information of approximately 37 million individuals but also caused operational chaos […]
Read MoreReading Cooperative Bank Data Breach: 24,041 Customers Impacted by Phishing Attack
Reading Cooperative Bank Data Breach Exposes 24,041 Customers to Risk Reading Cooperative Bank (RCB) recently disclosed a data breach affecting 24,041 customers, resulting from a phishing attack that exploited a single employee’s mistake. This incident, spanning from August 8, 2024, to January 31, 2025, underscores the vulnerabilities even well-established financial institutions face in the digital […]
Read More7 Million OpenSea Emails Leaked in 2022 Breach: SlowMist Reveals Crypto Industry Impact
7 Million OpenSea Email Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Reveals In a significant blow to the cryptocurrency community, SlowMist, a leading blockchain security firm, has disclosed that a massive data breach at OpenSea’s email provider, Customer.io, compromised 7 million email addresses in June 2022. This breach, which has only recently come to light, has […]
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