An OpenSea email breach involving a service provider led to a significant leak of email addresses, including those of high-profile figures within the cryptocurrency industry.
| Key Takeaways: – The OpenSea email breach in 2022 exposed 7 million email addresses, including those of cryptocurrency industry leaders like Binance founder CZ. – Affected individuals should strengthen passwords, enable two-factor authentication, and use authenticator apps for better security. |
The OpenSea email breach, which was reported by Slow Mist’s Chief Information Security Officer (@im23pds), exposed the email addresses of millions, including Binance founder CZ. The total amount of leaked data reached 7 million addresses.
In response to the incident, @im23pds urged individuals who believe their email addresses were compromised to take immediate action. He recommended creating strong, unique passwords, using password managers for secure storage, and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA) where possible. Additionally, he advised users to prioritize authenticator apps over SMS-based 2FA and to regularly update their device software to minimize vulnerabilities.
The OpenSea email breach follows a previous breach in 2022, when an OpenSea partner, Customer.io, was involved in a scandal where an employee misused access to the platform’s user data. The employee downloaded and shared users’ email addresses with external parties.
Beyond security issues, OpenSea, one of the leading platforms for non-fungible tokens (NFTs), has also faced scrutiny from regulatory authorities. In August 2024, the company received a Wells Notice from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
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