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Kenya: Leading Crypto Firm Coinbase Faces Up to $400m Hit From Cyber Attack

  • On May 11, 2025, Coinbase disclosed a cyber attack where hackers accessed a small subset of customer data from its international support staff.
  • The breach occurred after criminals bribed some non-US customer service agents, enabling the attackers to steal names, addresses, and emails for scams.
  • Hackers demanded a $20 million bitcoin ransom to not release the data publicly, but Coinbase refused to pay and announced a $20 million reward for information.
  • Coinbase estimates the total cost of remediation and reimbursements between $180 million and $400 million, warning customers to expect further scam attempts.
  • This incident highlights ongoing security challenges for the rapidly growing cryptocurrency industry as Coinbase prepares to join the S&P 500 index.
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decrypt.co broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, May 15, 2025.
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