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Title: 7 Million OpenSea Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Confirms
OpenSea’s massive data breach in June 2022 has taken a dark turn as reports emerge that an astonishing 7 million email addresses were compromised. This staggering revelation was confirmed by SlowMist, adding another layer of concern to the already sensitive situation.
The shocking news comes as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of such a breach. In a statement shared on Twitter, SlowMist’s pseudonymous chief information security officer, “23pds,” revealed that the leaked data not only includes email addresses but also contains numerous cryptocurrency industry professionals, firms, and key opinion leaders (KOLs). The implications are far-reaching, putting privacy and asset security at risk for thousands of individuals.
OpenSea initially reported the breach on June 29, 2022, citing an employee from its email automation vendor, Customer.io, as being responsible. According to OpenSea’s statement, this individual had compromised customer data by sharing it with an external party. The incident also affected five other companies, though their identities remain undisclosed.
As disturbing as the situation is, the fact that more than two years have passed since the breach speaks volumes about the lack of transparency and communication from OpenSea. If only the information was publicly disclosed immediately after the incident, attackers might not have had nearly two years to exploit these compromised email addresses for nefarious purposes.
This news comes at a critical time when phishing attacks are on the rise. A recent report by CertiK has revealed that phishing emerged as the most costly attack vector in 2024, resulting in staggering losses exceeding $1 million from just 296 incidents. This is not to be taken lightly, as it highlights the simplicity and effectiveness of this method.
It’s crucial for all parties involved to take immediate action to address these security concerns. With millions of compromised email addresses now in the hands of malicious actors, the risk has never been higher.
Source: cryptopotato.com
