Coinbase has been at the center of a major security breach involving the leak of sensitive customer data. Reports indicate that the breach originated from an employee of TaskUs, a U.S.-based outsourcing firm, located in Indore, India. This employee was caught photographing her workstation and leaking customer information in exchange for bribes. As a result, over 200 TaskUs employees in Indore were terminated amid what appears to be a coordinated criminal infiltration. The breach was reportedly known to Coinbase for approximately four months before hackers demanded a $20 million ransom. This incident has raised concerns about the risks posed by overseas employees and contractors in data security. In a related development, Bybit, another cryptocurrency platform, has announced a comprehensive security overhaul following a $1.4 billion hack in February. Bybit's measures include the implementation of 50 new security protocols, nine audits, and upgrades to cold wallet protections aimed at preventing future breaches. The broader context highlights increasing challenges in cross-border data governance and security compliance, particularly with the involvement of overseas personnel.
H-1B ==> Offshoring ==> Data Theft @coinbase's experience portends more of the same https://t.co/Db6zsQiOlP via @CIS_org
Overseas employees and contractors pose increased risks of data breach https://t.co/xSGjd0B7is | by @WBD_US
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