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Title: 7 Million OpenSea Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Confirms
Date: January 13, 2025
It has been over two years since the data breach at OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world. In a recent update, SlowMist has confirmed that an astonishing 7 million email addresses were leaked during the incident.
The breach occurred in June 2022 when an employee of Customer.io, OpenSea’s email automation vendor, leaked the email addresses to an external party. At the time, OpenSea initially alerted its customers about the breach and informed them that an employee of Customer.io had compromised their data.
While the initial report highlighted a significant security risk, it did not disclose the full extent of the damage. The recent confirmation from SlowMist has exposed the severity of the incident. It is believed that the leak includes numerous well-known individuals, companies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the crypto industry, which poses a serious threat to privacy and asset security.
The consequences of this breach are far-reaching. In 2024 alone, phishing attacks emerged as the most costly attack vector, resulting in losses exceeding $1.05 million from 296 incidents. A staggering 39.1% of these incidents involved losses in excess of $100 million. This is a stark reminder of the devastating impact of these types of attacks on unsuspecting victims.
Phishing has proven to be an incredibly effective and simple tactic for attackers, as it exploits human weaknesses rather than focusing solely on technical vulnerabilities. It is imperative that users remain vigilant against these tactics, ensuring that their sensitive information remains secure.
The revelation of this massive data breach serves as a stark reminder of the importance of prioritizing cybersecurity in the crypto industry.
Source: cryptopotato.com
