
Byte Federal, a prominent Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S., has reported a data breach affecting the personal information of approximately 58,000 users. The breach, attributed to a vulnerability in GitLab, has potentially exposed sensitive data including IDs, Social Security Numbers, and transaction logs. Following the incident, Byte Federal has advised its customers to reset their login credentials as a precautionary measure. The company operates over 1,200 Bitcoin ATMs across the country and is currently implementing security patches to address the flaw. This incident highlights ongoing security challenges within the cryptocurrency sector, raising concerns about user privacy and data protection.




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