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Coinbase Denies Breach but Warns Hackers Can Harm Users Without Stealing Crypto
(2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
Coinbase has stated that its systems were not breached, but acknowledged that hackers can still cause harm to users through methods that do not involve directly stealing cryptocurrency. The company highlighted risks such as phishing, social engineering, and data exposure that can affect users even without a direct platform compromise.
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