Over 7 million email addresses compromised during the breach have recently been fully exposed online. This has raised concerns, with a SlowMist executive warning that scammers now have access to a new treasure trove of information.

SlowMist Chief Information Security Officer “23pds”: “Do you remember the 2022 attack on OpenSea’s email service provider that led to the leak of email addresses? These leaked emails are now fully public.”

23pds explained that the attack occurred in June 2022 but noted that the data had not been publicly accessible until recently. They highlighted that this makes it possible for “all groups of attackers to use this information for phishing and scamming.”

“This information was not publicly available before. However, now all the leaked data is entirely public and accessible to anyone who wants it.”

23pds further noted, “The amount of leaked data has reached 7 million. This includes email information of many prominent figures, companies, and key opinion leaders (KOLs) in the industry, as well as a significant number of overseas cryptocurrency professionals.”

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One of the world’s largest NFT (non-fungible token) marketplaces, OpenSea, warned its customers of a data leak on June 29, 2022, after discovering that an employee of the email automation platform Customer.io had leaked OpenSea customer email lists to a third party.

“If you have shared your email with OpenSea in the past, you should assume you were impacted. We are working with Customer.io in their ongoing investigation, and we have reported this incident to law enforcement,” it said.

Preventing Phishing Scams

23pds advised those who believe their email was leaked to create strong and unique passwords and use a password manager to store them securely.

They also recommended using two-factor authentication (2FA) wherever possible and preferred an authenticator app over SMS-based 2FA. Keeping device software up to date was also emphasized as an important security measure.

According to CertiK, phishing scams were one of the most significant security threats of 2024, with attackers making off with over $1 billion of digital assets from 296 incidents during the year.

“Phishing was the most costly attack vector last year,” said CertiK. “Our figures are conservative; the actual number is higher when considering unreported incidents and other types of phishing scams like pig butchering.”

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Effortless Airdrop Claims and Increased Staking Rewards

Users can now conveniently access and claim the latest BounceBit airdrops directly through the BounceBit Portal. These airdrops will be automatically distributed within hours, simplifying the claiming process.

To further incentivize participation, BounceBit has reinstated the Premium Yield program for staking, offering users the opportunity to earn even greater rewards.

LİNK: BounceBit’s Bitcoin Restaking Airdrop is now Available

Security Reminder

A critical security concern has been raised by 23pds, Chief Information Security Officer at SlowMist Technology. They warn users to be cautious, as the top Google search result for “BounceBit” currently leads to a phishing website.

To avoid falling victim to potential scams associated with BounceBit airdrops, it’s crucial for users to double-check the legitimacy of any website they visit.

What is BounceBit?

BounceBit bridges the gap between CeFi (Centralized Finance) and DeFi (Decentralized Finance) by providing a platform for BTC holders to generate returns through various methods.

Their innovative Proof-of-Stake system requires validators to stake both BTC and BounceBit’s native token, $BB. This fosters a collaborative environment that benefits both entities.

Strengthening Bitcoin and Network Security

Built upon a robust infrastructure anchored by Bitcoin’s established value, BounceBit aims to create a symbiotic relationship between its $BB token and BTC.

By strategically connecting these two elements, BounceBit seeks to enhance network security and amplify the intrinsic value of Bitcoin itself.

While the automatic airdrop distributions and return of Premium Yield are enticing features designed to attract users, it’s important to remain cautious of potential phishing scams.

Despite this security concern, BounceBit’s unique combination of CeFi and DeFi features, coupled with its BTC-backed foundation, holds the potential to generate significant yields and contribute to a more secure network environment.

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