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Title: 7 Million OpenSea Addresses Leaked in 2022 Breach, SlowMist Confirms
In a recent revelation, it has come to light that OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces in the world, suffered a significant data breach in 2022. According to reports, a staggering 7 million email addresses were leaked, putting the privacy and asset security of the cryptocurrency industry at risk.
The shocking revelation was made by SlowMist’s chief information security officer, who stated that the compromised data includes a large number of email addresses belonging to overseas cryptocurrency practitioners, including well-known individuals, companies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the industry. This raises grave concerns about the potential threats posed by this breach.
The incident occurred in June 2022 when an employee at Customer.io, OpenSea’s email automation vendor, leaked the email addresses to an external party. Although the breach happened over two years ago, it wasn’t publicly disclosed until recently, allowing attackers to exploit it for phishing and scams.
Notably, this comes at a time when phishing has emerged as the most costly attack vector in 2024, resulting in losses of $1.05 million from 296 incidents, with three cases surpassing $100 million. This accounted for nearly half of the total stolen value that year and an alarming 39.1% of the total incidents.
It’s worth noting that phishing attacks have become increasingly popular among attackers due to their simplicity and effectiveness. These tactics exploit human vulnerabilities rather than targeting technical systems, making them a potent threat to individuals and organizations alike. Scammers often use deceptive emails, fake websites, or fraudulent messages to manipulate users into sharing sensitive data like passwords, private keys, or wallet addresses.
The crypto industry is particularly vulnerable due to the irreversible nature of transactions, as stolen funds cannot be recovered unless returned by the attacker. Quarterly losses from phishing attacks were highest in the second quarter of 2024, reaching over $433 million.
This recent revelation serves as a stark reminder of the critical importance of maintaining robust cybersecurity measures and being vigilant against such threats.
Source: cryptopotato.com
