Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

Coinbase didn't say how many customers had their data stolen, but warned clients they should be on alert for scams targeting them for additional details.

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National story. 18 articles from 13 sources. 12 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated May 16, 2025.

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Seattle TimesLean Left· May 16, 2025· ran in 2 outlets

Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment

InsiderLean Left· May 15, 2025

Coinbase says scammers bribed insiders to steal customer data — and it could cost the crypto exchange $400 million

NBC NewsLean Left· May 15, 2025

Coinbase says thieves stole user data and tried to extort $20M

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KENS 5 San AntonioCenter· May 16, 2025

Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

WTHR IndianapolisCenter· May 16, 2025

Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

12News Now BeaumontCenter· May 16, 2025

Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

CBS 8 San DiegoCenter· May 16, 2025

Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

WFAA DallasCenter· May 16, 2025

Coinbase customer data stolen in hack, company says crooks demand $20 million ransom

ForbesCenter· May 15, 2025

Coinbase Says Hackers Demanded $20 Million Ransom For Customer Data

CNETCenter· May 15, 2025

Coinbase Refuses to Pay $20M Ransom After User Data Breach. Do This Now to Protect Your Money and Data

KOB 4Center· May 15, 2025· ran in 2 outlets

Coinbase said cyber crooks stole customer information and demanded $20 million ransom payment

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NBC Los AngelesLean Left· May 15, 2025

Coinbase says hackers bribed staff to steal customer data and are demanding $20 million ransom

NBC New YorkLean Left· May 15, 2025

Coinbase says hackers bribed staff to steal customer data and are demanding $20 million ransom

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Breitbart NewsRight· May 16, 2025

Coinbase Hackers Demand $20 Million Ransom Payment - Company Puts Bounty on Their Heads Instead

New York PostLean Right· May 15, 2025

Crypto firm Coinbase says hackers stole customer info by bribing employees, demanded $20M ransom payment

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EngadgetLean Left· May 15, 2025

Extortionists bribed Coinbase employees to give them customer data

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