Binance Denies Alleged Dark Web Data Leak for Nearly 13M Customers
A dark web forum user named FireBear claimed on Tuesday that they had illegally accessed sensitive data of over 12.9 million Binance users. The alleged leaked information included names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses. However, Binance has released a statement denying FireBear’s claims. In a post on the forum, FireBare bragged about how
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A dark web forum user named FireBear claimed on Tuesday that they had illegally accessed sensitive data of over 12.9 million Binance users. The alleged leaked information included names, phone numbers, physical addresses, and email addresses. However, Binance has released a statement denying FireBear’s claims.
In a post on the forum, FireBare bragged about how they successfully obtained unauthorized access to Binance’s database in August. Additionally, they published a sample of the alleged leaked customer data while urging interested buyers to place bids to purchase the entire information.
As mentioned, Binance has refuted the claims of data leaks. In a statement, the largest crypto exchange by trading volume said its security team had checked for breaches into the platform but found none. It further cautioned the public to refrain from sending money to FireBear, calling the party a fraudster.
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