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🚨 Major breach of Coinbase and customer data leak - Security investigations ongoing 🔐

Coinbase, one of the largest cryptocurrency trading platforms in the United States, has suffered a large-scale security breach that led to the leak of important personal data for a number of users, such as names, addresses, phone numbers, and images of government ID cards.

The hackers demanded a ransom of 20 million dollars in Bitcoin in exchange for not releasing the data, but Coinbase refused to pay and announced a financial reward for anyone who helps capture the perpetrators.

The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the incident, and Coinbase is also facing lawsuits from investors due to the impact of the breach on the company’s stock.

Coinbase recommends that all users enable two-factor authentication (2FA) and secure their accounts, and be wary of any suspicious messages requesting information or money transfers.

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