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Coinbase Reports Insider Breach Involving Contractor Accessing User Accounts

Coinbase Reports Insider Breach Involving Contractor Accessing User Accounts

First seen 4 Feb 2026, 23:43 UTC • •

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ThreatCluster •March 12, 2026 at 13:27 UTC

Coinbase has disclosed a breach involving a contractor who improperly accessed customer information, affecting approximately 30 users. The incident occurred in December 2025 and was linked to a hacking group known as 'Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters,' which posted screenshots of the compromised accounts online. Coinbase's security team detected the breach and has since addressed the issue.

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