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Coinbase Discloses Insider Breach After Hackers Post Account Screenshots

Hacking gang Scattered LAPSUS$ Hunters posted (and then deleted) screenshots suggesting it had inside access to Coinbase through its customer support.

By Michael Kan
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Cryptocurrency Scammers Are Getting Sneakier. Here's How to Outsmart Them

Billions are lost every year to crypto scams. Here's what you need to consider before you invest in a new coin and how to report shady doings to the authorities.

By John Bogna & Kim Key
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Coinbase Hackers Went Undetected for 4+ Months, Stole Data on 69K Users

Hackers stole the sensitive personal data of 69,461 Coinbase customers, putting them at risk for phishing scams and other dangerous extortion schemes.

By Michael Kan
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Coinbase Customers Targeted in Phishing Scheme: Here's How It Could Affect You

Coinbase says hackers are bribing its support agents for information on customers, which they use to steal funds. Coinbase has promised to reimburse those who fell for the scam.

By Michael Kan
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SEC to Coinbase: You're Making Billions But Failing to Protect Investors

Coinbase says it'll keep operating as usual and is demanding the US create new oversight rules for the cryptocurrency industry.

By Michael Kan

95% of Coinbase Users Rely on SMS-Based 2FA, Account Takeover Stats Reveal

Coinbase requires all accounts to be secured via two-factor authentication, and by default, those codes come in via SMS. That method, however, is vulnerable to SIM-swapping attacks.

By Michael Kan

Ex-Coinbase Employee Charged With Insider Trading Over Crypto Listings

The former product manager allegedly tipped off his brother and a friend about which new cryptocurrencies were going to list on Coinbase.

By Michael Kan

Coinbase Cuts 18% of Staff Amid Cryptocurrency Dive

The company says it over-hired and is now preparing for a crypto winter.

By Michael Kan

Beware of Scammers Trying to Replicate Coinbase's Buzzy QR Code Super Bowl Ad

Coinbase says the QR code in its Super Bowl ad sent over 20 million hits to its website in seconds, which could be a boon for scammers looking to capitalize on people's curiosity.

By Michael Kan

Want Your Tax Return in Crypto? TurboTax Can Send It to Your Coinbase Account

For now, the feature is only available to Coinbase users who file their tax return with TurboTax.

By Michael Kan

Coinbase Discloses That 6,000 Customers Got Hacked This Spring

Attackers likely used phishing emails to gain access to victims' email inboxes, and then exploited a flaw in Coinbase's two-factor SMS system to break into Coinbase user accounts.

By Michael Kan

IRS: Don't Forget to Pay Taxes on Your Cryptocurrency Investments

The Internal Revenue Service is sending letters to more than 10,000 taxpayers who've made cryptocurrency transactions, but potentially failed to report the income they earned on them.

By Michael Kan
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The Best Tech Products of 2018

From PCs, peripherals, and smart home tech to apps, games, and well beyond, in 16 top categories, these are the very best products we've tested all year. It's the ultimate holiday gift guide for the most deserving tech lovers on your list.

By The PCMag Editorial Team
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Coinbase Wallet Review

4.0 Editors' Choice

Coinbase Wallet is an excellent cryptocurrency wallet that has great things in its future. While it's a little limited on the digital currencies it supports, it's not only easy to use but also the safest to use of any wallet we tested.

By Oliver Rist
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Cryptocurrency Education Is On the Rise at Colleges and Universities

A report from Coinbase and Qriously found 42 percent of the world's top 50 universities now offer at least one blockchain or crypto course, and 9 percent of students have taken a course.

By Rob Marvin
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NY AG to Cryptocurrency Exchanges: What's Your Deal?

For now, Eric Schneiderman's probe appears to be more of a fact-finding mission.

By Michael Kan
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John Oliver Dives Into Bitcoin and Blockchain

The latest episode of Last Week Tonight breaks down the technology, hypocrisy, and hilarity of blockchain and cryptocurrency mania.

By Rob Marvin
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Did Coinbase Drain Your Bank Account?

The cryptocurrency exchange has been accidentally overcharging customers. In some cases, the affected bank accounts have been drained dry.

By Michael Kan
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Bitcoin Is the New Beanie Babies

The 90s never died, but some of its fuzzier economic ideas should have.

By Chandra Steele
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Banks Ban Credit Card Purchases of Cryptocurrencies

Lloyds Banking Group joins Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase in stopping credit card transactions for cryptocurrencies.

By Michael Kan
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