Cryptocurrency data aggregator CoinGecko suffered a security breach on January 10, with their account falling prey to a phishing attack. This incident underscores the increasing cybersecurity threats facing the digital finance industry. During the attack, a fraudulent link promising a CoinGecko token airdrop was posted, misleading users. The company acted swiftly, removing the post and alerting users to avoid engaging with any suspicious content.
Our Twitter accounts @CoinGecko and @GeckoTerminal have been compromised. We’re taking immediate steps to investigate the situation and secure our accounts.
Please DO NOT click on any links or engage with suspicious content. Your security is our top priority.
We’ll keep you…
— CoinGecko (@coingecko) January 10, 2024
CoinGecko Tactics in Recent SEC Account Breach
Moreover, this breach mirrors a similar incident that occurred a day earlier with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) account. Investigations into the SEC accoun
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