Crypto App CoinStats Hit By Security Breach, User Funds Potentially Exposed
Popular cryptocurrency portfolio tracker CoinStats is reeling from a security breach that exposed user wallets and sent scam notifications to mobile devices. The company has taken the drastic step of shutting down its platform entirely while they investigate the incident. The breach, confirmed by CoinStats on their official social media channel, compromised a yet-to-be-determined number […]
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The exchange said customer funds are safe.
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