Tuesday, 20 May, 2025

DOJ Launches Criminal Probe into Coinbase Cyberattack Involving Insider Bribery and Data Theft

The U.S. Department of Justice has initiated a criminal investigation into a recent cyberattack on Coinbase. Hackers allegedly bribed overseas support agents to access internal documents and customer data, including names, addresses, and emails. Coinbase estimates financial losses between $180 million and $400 million. The company clarified it is not under investigation; the DOJ is targeting the perpetrators behind the breach.