A recent post on a dark web forum claimed to have leaked personal data of 12.8 million Binance users, including sensitive information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, dates of birth, and addresses. However, Binance has denied the information, saying it is a hoax.
A user named âFireBearâ claimed on the forum that they had obtained a database containing personal information of Binance users, which was allegedly leaked in August. The post detailed the leaked information, inviting interested parties to contact them to purchase the data.
A Binance spokesperson confirmed that there was no data breach, while emphasizing the need to remain vigilant given that fake breaches often precede phishing campaigns.
âThis is a complete hoax. Our security team has looked into the claims and we can confirm that this is not a Binance data breach.â
Cybersecurity experts like Oz Tamir advise users to enable two-factor authentication and be cautious of unexpected communications.
In addition, Nym Technologies CEO Harry Halpin stressed that no company should store user data, arguing that even the best security measures cannot guarantee absolute safety against attacks or information leaks.
