Rumors raise concerns, Binance denies personal data leakage
Recently, rumors about the leakage of Binance users’ personal information have appeared on the dark web, triggering widespread concern in the cryptocurrency community. According to a post on a dark web forum by a user who calls himself "FireBear", he claimed to have obtained the personal data of as many as 12.8 million Binance users and said that the data had been leaked in August 2024. The so-called leaked data includes personally identifiable information such as names, email addresses, phone numbers, birthdays, addresses and postal codes of users, and it is claimed that this information will be sold and can be contacted through Telegram for negotiation.
Source: Daily Dark Web
However, Binance immediately came out to refute the rumors and denied the accusations. A Binance spokesperson said in response: "This is false news. Our security team has conducted an in-depth investigation and confirmed that this is not a Binance data leak." The statement emphasized that this rumor is unfounded and reminded users not to panic.
The risk of phishing increases, users need to stay vigilant
Although Binance has publicly denied it, the incident has still aroused high vigilance in the cryptocurrency community. Many cybersecurity experts pointed out that even if the leak is proven to be false, such incidents are often used to trigger subsequent phishing attacks and account hijacking scams.
Blockaid researcher Oz Tamir said in an interview with "Decrypt": "Even if this leak is false, users still need to be vigilant to avoid falling into scam traps. Scammers may use some public personal information to impersonate Binance or Other trusted organizations try to trick users into leaking more sensitive data.”
To avoid potential fraud risks, experts recommend that users immediately turn on two-step verification (2FA) and be cautious about communications from unknown sources to avoid leaking control of personal accounts through disguised letters or messages.
Binance emphasizes data protection, cybersecurity remains top priority
As the cryptocurrency market continues to grow, the security of user data becomes critical. Although the leak rumors were denied, cybersecurity expert Harry Halpin emphasized that cryptocurrency platforms should use more advanced encryption technology to protect user data to avoid potential security threats.
He said: "No matter how perfect the security measures are, there may eventually be a risk of attack or internal leakage. Therefore, encryption solutions that no longer collect user data should be explored."
According to Luciano Ciattaglia, director of services at cybersecurity company Hacken, Binance has strong security protocols and multiple layers of protection for personally identifiable information (PII). He was skeptical about the credibility of the leak, saying it was more likely a scam than an actual data breach.
Be vigilant against misinformation and phishing attacks
In the current cryptocurrency world, false information and scams are endless, and this rumor against Binance is one of them. The dark web is often filled with malicious actors trying to make money by selling fake data. Experts remind users to remain highly vigilant and not to easily trust information from anonymous sources. Even if this leak turns out to be a rumor, online scammers may still be able to use this false information to carry out subsequent attacks.
Therefore, protecting the security of personal accounts remains a top priority for cryptocurrency users. In addition to strengthening account security and using multiple verification methods, you should also be more alert to potential fraud methods to avoid losses due to false information.
