Crypto Giants CoinGecko and Tether Investigate Supply Chain Email Breach; Users Warned of Phishing Risks

June 6, 2024
Crypto Giants CoinGecko and Tether Investigate Supply Chain Email Breach; Users Warned of Phishing Risks
  • Cryptocurrency companies CoinGecko and Tether are investigating a supply chain email breach attack targeting a newsletter distribution platform.

  • Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino has warned of potential security risks as scammers target investors with fake token airdrop emails from companies like Bitfinex and Coinbase.

  • The breach, suspected to be a supply chain attack, may result in phishing threats through fake token launch emails, potentially leading to theft of users' wallet information.

  • CoinGecko co-founder Bobby Ong confirmed that several crypto firms, including CoinGecko, might be affected by this incident.

  • Users are advised to be cautious of email newsletters and avoid clicking on any links related to fraudulent CoinGecko tokens or fake airdrop offers.

  • This incident is part of a series of email-related breaches in the crypto industry, underscoring the importance of verifying the legitimacy of emails offering token airdrops or requiring personal information.

  • Further details on the amount stolen from the breach will be provided as the investigation progresses, as the industry works to protect users from potential threats.

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