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Couple Behind 2016 Bitfinex Hack Sentenced to Prison

Bitfinex Bitcoin Hack Couple Sentenced to Prison

Key Takeaways Ilya “Dutch” Lichtenstein, the architect of the 2016 Bitfinex Bitcoin heist, has been sentenced to five years in prison. His wife Heather Morgan, a self-styled rapper known as “Razzlekhan,”  has been sentenced to 18 months in prison.  The…

Bitfinex CTO Refutes Data Breach Claims, Calls it ‘Fake’

Bitfinex CTO Refutes Data Breach Claims, Calls it ‘Fake’

Key Takeaways Leading crypto exchange Bitfinex’ chief technology officer Paolo Ardoino has refuted claims made by hacking group FSOCIETY regarding a purported breach of 22,500 customer emails and passwords . “We’re performing deep analysis of our systems and no breach…

Bitfinex Addresses Minor Security Breach; User Assets Secure

Bitfinex Addresses Minor Security Breach; User Assets Secure

Key Takeaways  Bitfinex, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange, has disclosed a security breach that unfolded between October 30 and November 5.  This event transpired when a customer support agent was targeted in a hacking attempt, leading to subsequent phishing attacks on…

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