Coingecko experienced a data breach on June 5, compromising the personal information of nearly 2 million users. The breach occurred through its third-party email platform, Getresponse.
Coingecko Data Breach Affects Nearly 2 Million Users
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Third-Party Email Platform Breach Hits Coingecko
On June 5, 2024, Coingecko detected unusual activity on its third-party email marketing platform, Getresponse. An attacker had compromised a Getresponse employee’s account, leading to the breach.
Although no phishing emails were sent from Coingecko’s domain, the attacker exported 1,916,596 contacts and sent phishing emails to 23,723 addresses from another Getresponse client’s account.
Personal information such as names, email addresses, IP addresses, and metadata were compromised, but no passwords were affected. Coingecko has notified affected users and is actively investigating the breach with Getresponse. The company is reviewing and enhancing its security protocols to prevent future incidents.
Coingecko’s statement on the subject recommends that users remain vigilant against potential phishing attempts and avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unfamiliar sources. For further assistance, users are encouraged to contact CoinGecko’s support portal.
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