News Explorer — Almost 70,000 Coinbase Customers Impacted by Data Breach

Almost 70,000 Coinbase Customers Impacted by Data Breach

A recent data breach at crypto exchange Coinbase affected 69,461 customers, according to a filing with the Office of Maine's Attorney General. Exposed data included names, dates of birth, and masked bank account numbers, though access to funds was not affected. The breach involved overseas support staff accessing customer data, prompting concerns about potential social engineering attacks.