Coinbase Hit by Cyberattack: Cryptocurrency Exchange Firm Refuses USD 20 Million Ransom Demand, Offers Same Amount As Reward To Catch Hackers Responsible for Attack

Coinbase revealed a cyberattack where overseas support agents were bribed to access data of its users. No funds or passwords were compromised. The attackers demanded USD 20M ransom, which Coinbase rejected. Instead, it announced a USD 20M reward for information leading to the criminals’ arrest and conviction.

Coinbase Hit by Cyberattack: Cryptocurrency Exchange Firm Refuses USD 20 Million Ransom Demand, Offers Same Amount As Reward To Catch Hackers Responsible for Attack
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Coinbase, the US cryptocurrency exchange firm, shared a post on May 15, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter) and informed users about a targeted cyberattack incident. The company revealed that cybercriminals had “bribed and recruited rogue overseas support agents” to gain access to personal data of less than 1% of its monthly transacting users. Coinbase clarified that no passwords, private keys, or user funds were affected. Prime accounts also remained safe. The attackers aimed to build a contact list to impersonate Coinbase and trick customers into giving up their crypto. Coinbase said it received a USD 20 million ransom demand, which it refused to pay. Instead, the company said, “we are establishing a $20 million reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals responsible for this attack.” What Is Cyber Insurance? How It Protects Businesses Against Financial Losses Resulting From Cyberattacks, Data Breaches and Other Incidents? Check Details Here.

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Coinbase Hit by Cyberattack: Cryptocurrency Exchange Firm Refuses USD 20 Million Ransom Demand, Offers Same Amount As Reward To Catch Hackers Responsible for Attack

Coinbase revealed a cyberattack where overseas support agents were bribed to access data of its users. No funds or passwords were compromised. The attackers demanded USD 20M ransom, which Coinbase rejected. Instead, it announced a USD 20M reward for information leading to the criminals’ arrest and conviction.

Coinbase Hit by Cyberattack: Cryptocurrency Exchange Firm Refuses USD 20 Million Ransom Demand, Offers Same Amount As Reward To Catch Hackers Responsible for Attack
Coinbase (Photo Credits: Wikimedia Commons)
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Coinbase, the US cryptocurrency exchange firm, shared a post on May 15, 2025, on X (formerly Twitter) and informed users about a targeted cyberattack incident. The company revealed that cybercriminals had “bribed and recruited rogue overseas support agents” to gain access to personal data of less than 1% of its monthly transacting users. Coinbase clarified that no passwords, private keys, or user funds were affected. Prime accounts also remained safe. The attackers aimed to build a contact list to impersonate Coinbase and trick customers into giving up their crypto. Coinbase said it received a USD 20 million ransom demand, which it refused to pay. Instead, the company said, “we are establishing a $20 million reward fund for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the criminals responsible for this attack.” What Is Cyber Insurance? How It Protects Businesses Against Financial Losses Resulting From Cyberattacks, Data Breaches and Other Incidents? Check Details Here.

Cyber Criminals Bribe and Recruit Rogue Overseas Support Agents To Pull Personal Data of Coinbase Users

Coinbase Sets USD 20 Million Reward After Refusing Ransom Demand in Cyberattack

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