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Coinbase warns users of ‘large-scale’ phishing threat

Coinbase says users fell victim to scammers earlier this year.

Just in time for Cybersecurity Awareness Month, Coinbase has disclosed a «large-scale» phishing attack that impacted users earlier this year.

In a Sept. 27 blog post, Coinbase announced that the «broad» attack occurred between April and early May of 2021. At least 6,000 Coinbase customers were affected by the attack.

In the blog post, the company claims that the scammers never breached Coinbase’s «security infrastructure or broader systems.» The company also stated that it «immediately fixed the flaw and have worked with these customers to regain control of their accounts and reimburse them for the funds they lost.»

Coinbase detailed some of the tactics incorporated in the phishing attacks in its blog post. To gain control of user accounts, scammers sent phishing emails that claimed to be from Coinbase. When users clicked on a link in the email and entered their account credentials, the perpetrators were able to see the credentials and take control of the accounts.

What remains unclear is exactly how the hackers were able to identify the email addresses of a large number of Coinbase users. Coinbase said «there was no evidence to suggest the information was obtained from [inside] the company.»

Coinbase did not immediately respond when asked if it could clarify how the scammers gained access to the email addresses.

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The Fourth Episode of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Out

Verum Messenger has released the fourth episode of its AI mini-series SHADOWS, created using Verum AI. The new episode, titled “No Borders,” continues the story of a team trying to stay out of the OMEGA corporation’s sight.

Following the events of the previous episodes, the team moves between cities and countries while OMEGA continues its search. The new episode puts particular emphasis on Verum Messenger’s capabilities that allow users to conceal their location.

“No Borders” is another chapter in a story about privacy, freedom of communication, and technologies that erase borders between people.

The VERUM AI mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 4 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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