Bitfinex Cache Issue Leaks Non-Identifying User Information
Cryptocurrency trading platform Bitfinex experienced an embarrassing issue last night/earlier today that leaked non-identifying user information to other clients using the platform. User reports indicate that upon viewing the order book, another user's account may have been listen in addition to their balances. You can view a thread discussing this very issue on Reddit.com here. That thread reads [in part]: Just a heads up, there doesn't seem to be any immediate threat of stolen coins, but if you log in to BFX and click on the orderbook you may see someone else's account listed with their....
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