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Gemini Users Shed Light as Exchange Blames Third Party for Leak

Published 12/15/2022, 09:26 PM
Updated 12/15/2022, 09:45 PM
Gemini Users Shed Light as Exchange Blames Third Party for Leak

  • Customer emails and phone numbers leaked in Gemini data breach.
  • The firm states a third party was at fault for the breach.
  • Users claim the breach transpired long before Gemini acknowledged it.

Cryptocurrency trading platform Gemini disclosed on December 14 that some of its users had fallen victim to phishing attacks. It said they were the “result of an incident at a third-party vendor.” Meanwhile, Chinese media outlet Wu Blockchain adds that 5.7 million users may have been compromised.

The breach resulted in the leaking of sensitive information, including customers’ email addresses and phone numbers. However, because specific phone numbers were obfuscated, the hackers could not access all of the phone numbers.

The exposed database did not include names, addresses, and other “Know Your Customer” details. Additionally, the document included duplicate email addresses. Thus, the actual number of consumers affected is probably smaller than estimated. The exchange has also assured customers that their accounts and systems are secure.

As per Gemini product security team:

No Gemini account information or systems were impacted as a result of this third-party incident, and all funds and customer accounts remain secure.

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