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CoinGecko is warning its users to be careful when opening emails after the cryptocurrency data aggregator discovered a security breach through its third-party email platform.
In a statement, CoinGecko said the company detected unusual activity on its GetResponse email marketing platform on June 5th.
The firm later received confirmation that the attacker had obtained and used GetResponse employee credentials to access customer accounts.
The security incident resulted in the exposure of user data including usernames, email addresses, IP addresses, where emails were opened, and other metadata such as account registration dates and subscription plans. However, CoinGecko assured that user accounts remain secure and passwords have not been compromised.
The attacker was able to export 1,916,596 contacts from CoinGecko's GetResponse account and used another GetResponse client's account to send phishing emails to 23,723 emails.
CoinGecko says it has already coordinated with GetResponse to block additional email deliveries, but warns users that they may still see a spike in phishing or spam messages.
“Any email claiming that CoinGecko or GeckoTerminal is offering a token giveaway is an unauthorized email sent by an attacker. We DO NOT have any officially issued coins or tokens.”
CoinGecko says it is investigating the GetResponse situation, informing affected users and reviewing its security procedures.
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