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coinbase data extortion attempt

Data Breaches

Bribed Coinbase Contractors Expose 1% of User Data in Failed $20M Extortion Scheme

Bribed contractors almost exposed $20M worth of Coinbase user data in an extortion scheme gone wrong. The aftermath affects thousands of customers.

Hack Brief Team
May 16, 2025

deepfake phishing deception revealed

Deepfake Technology

Did AI Really Imitate Trump’s Chief of Staff to Trick Officials? The Alarming Rise of Deepfake Phishing

Deepfakes fooled a White House official - and the fraud surge is mind-blowing. New data…

Hack Brief Team
June 1, 2025

japan and u s collaboration

Cryptocurrency Crime

Japan and U.S. Race to Fortify Cyber Defenses as Global Threats Escalate

While China ramps up cyber warfare, Japan and the U.S. forge an unprecedented alliance…

Hack Brief Team
June 1, 2025

prevent ransomware attacks early

Ransomware

Terrifying Signs Hackers Are Already Inside: Stop a Ransomware Attack Before It’s Too Late

Hackers might already control your network right now. Learn the 5 warning signs that…

Hack Brief Team
June 1, 2025