CoinGecko, a popular cryptocurrency data aggregator, has confirmed a data breach at its third-party email management provider, GetResponse. This breach led to the dispatch of over 23,000 phishing emails.
The breach occurred on June 5 due to a compromised employee account at GetResponse. This allowed attackers to export contact information of over 1.9 million CoinGecko users.
In a statement on June 7, CoinGecko disclosed that the compromised data includes users’ names, email addresses, IP addresses, locations of email opens, and other metadata such as sign-up dates and subscription plans. However, CoinGecko assured its users that their account details and passwords remain secure and were not compromised in the breach.
This incident follows reports of a new wave of crypto airdrop scams. CoinGecko is working with GetResponse to address the issue and prevent future breaches.
Summary Review: The recent data breach at CoinGecko’s email provider highlights the ongoing risks associated with third-party platforms. While user accounts and passwords remain secure, the exposure of personal information underscores the need for robust security measures and vigilance against phishing attacks in the crypto community.
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