Crypto Security Alert: 149 Million Users Exposed in Infostealer Data Breach
A massive dump of 149 million stolen records—collected via infostealer malware—has surfaced on hacking forums, posing systemic risks to crypto users. The dataset includes email addresses, hashed passwords, blockchain wallet details, and API keys linked to exchanges and DeFi platforms.
Security analysts warn the compiled data, aggregated from past breaches, enables targeted attacks. Phishing, credential stuffing, and brute-force attempts against wallets and exchange accounts are now significantly easier for threat actors.
The breach underscores persistent vulnerabilities in crypto infrastructure, particularly around private key storage and exchange API security. Users of major platforms like Binance, Coinbase, and Bybit should immediately audit account permissions and enable multi-factor authentication.
