Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Cyber Attack, Faces Up to $400M in Costs

Coinbase Refuses $20M Ransom After Cyber Attack, Faces Up to $400M in Costs

Coinbase Hit by Major Cyber Attack Ahead of S&P 500 Entry Just days before its planned addition to the prestigious S&P 500 index, cryptocurrency giant Coinbase has been rocked by a cyberattack that could cost the company as much as $400 million. The attack, which targeted employees and contractors, enabled hackers to impersonate the firm…

Crypto Cyberattacks Trigger Global Market Ripples, Study Finds

Crypto Cyberattacks Trigger Global Market Ripples, Study Finds

At first perceived as a decentralized alternative to traditional financial systems, cryptocurrencies are now part of mainstream investment portfolios. They are experiencing growth in market capitalization as well as increased investor engagement. However, there is a less visible but more potent threat that these attacks are targeting crypto exchanges: the cyberattack epidemic. While positive market…