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I have recordings proving Coinbase knew about breach months before disclosure

(jonathanclark.com)
685 points jclarkcom | 1 comments | 16 Nov 25 20:18 UTC | HN request time: 0s | source
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jclarkcom ◴[16 Nov 25 20:18 UTC] No.45948059[source]▶
In January 2025, I was targeted by scammers who knew my exact Bitcoin balance, SSN, DL, and other private Coinbase account details. I immediately reported this to Coinbase's Head of Trust & Safety with recordings and technical evidence. Despite repeated follow-ups asking how attackers had my data, Coinbase went silent for 4 months. They only disclosed the breach in May after attackers demanded $20M ransom. The breach involved overseas contractors at TaskUs being bribed for customer data. This article documents the timeline with emails, recordings, and evidence showing Coinbase was aware of the breach months before their official "discovery" date.
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scottiebarnes ◴[16 Nov 25 20:45 UTC] No.45948243[source]▶
Are you going to be suing?
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jclarkcom ◴[16 Nov 25 20:52 UTC] No.45948296[source]▶
I would consider it but I'm not sure what my options are on this.
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1. criddell ◴[16 Nov 25 21:05 UTC] No.45948390[source]▶
Were you harmed?

I've never looked at the Coinbase agreement that's presented when you open an account, but chances are you would have to go through arbitration first. That's not necessarily a bad thing.