Binance Denies Allegations of Data Breach Involving 1.5 Million Users
- VECERT Analyzer claims a database with personal data of 1.5 million Binance users was offered for sale by a hacker known as PexRat.
- The alleged data includes names, email addresses, phone numbers, and security logs with IP addresses.
- Binance’s former CEO Changpeng Zhao stated that the leaked data likely resulted from malware on user devices rather than an internal breach.
- CZ noted that the passwords found in plain text suggest interception from end-user devices, not from Binance’s systems.
- This incident follows a previous report of 149 million accounts compromised through malware, including around 420,000 Binance accounts.
The situation underscores ongoing security challenges in the cryptocurrency sector, highlighting the need for enhanced protective measures against cyber threats targeting digital assets globally.
As Binance disputes VECERT’s claims about a data leak affecting its users, it emphasizes the importance of vigilance against external threats and proactive security strategies in protecting user data.(Source)
