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Bitcoin => Press => Topic started by: sirohige on February 08, 2016, 04:39:59 PM



Title: [2016-02-08] Bitcoin Lender Loanbase Breach Sees Atleast 8 Stolen BTC
Post by: sirohige on February 08, 2016, 04:39:59 PM
In an email sent to its customers yesterday, Loanbase revealed that it had discovered a security breach that occurred on the morning of February 6, 2016.

The news was also shared on the company’s Facebook page, noting that the exploit targeted a security vulnerability in the WordPress blog. Preliminary investigation confirmed the breach of 4 user accounts and a loss of around 8 bitcoins (approx. $3000), although this figure could go up to 20 BTC (approx. $7500).

https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/bitcoin-lender-loanbase-sees-atleast-8-stolen-btc/