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Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid

Solana’s Raj Gokal doxxed via Migos’ Instagram account after failed 40 BTC extortion bid

Hackers took over rap group Migos’ Instagram account to post Solana co-founder Raj Gokal’s stolen personal information, including his passport and phone number, on May 27 after he refused to pay a 40 Bitcoin (BTC) ransom. Blockchain analyst ZachXBT explained on social media that the attackers gained access to one of Gokal’s email accounts days […]

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Biometric Data Security Under Scrutiny After Coinbase Suit; Expert Urges Modular Privacy

Biometric Data Security Under Scrutiny After Coinbase Suit; Expert Urges Modular Privacy

A class-action lawsuit against Coinbase has raised concerns about biometric data collection and storage practices by technology companies. Nanak Nihal Khalsa argues argues that relying on immutable biometric identifiers poses permanent risks, as they cannot be reset once compromised. Patchwork of State-Level Privacy Regulations A class-action suit recently filed against the cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has

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Coinbase under fire for massive data breach affecting nearly 69,461 users

Coinbase under fire for massive data breach affecting nearly 69,461 users

Coinbase is facing sharp criticism and regulatory pressure after confirming a significant data breach that exposed personal information of nearly 70,000 users. According to a filing with the Maine Attorney General’s Office, the breach affected 69,461 individuals, of whom 217 were residents of Maine. The exchange also stated that the compromise affected less than 1%

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