Gemini Details
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Financial Services
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Gemini Trust Company, LLC, commonly known as Gemini, is a cryptocurrency exchange and custodian founded in 2014 by Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. The platform allows users to buy, sell, and store a range of digital assets, including Bitcoin and Ethereum. Gemini places a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and security, featuring insurance for user funds and cold storage solutions to protect against hacks and fraud.
Gemini initially gained notoriety for its connection to the Winklevoss twins, who were early investors in Bitcoin. Over time, the company has expanded its offerings to include ...
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Security Incidents
Gemini Breach of Jun 2024
Fortunately, no other sensitive information such as dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, emails, phone numbers, usernames, or passwords were compromised since they were ...
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The incident has since been contained, and an investigation is ongoing. Although the attack did not show direct evidence of customer impact, affected individuals have been advised to enable multi-factor authentication, remain vigil...
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The breach impacted approximately 15,000 Gemini customers, prompting the exchange to notify affected individuals and advise vigilance a...
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Severity Score
Moderate
Type
Data BreachSummary
On June 26, 2024, cryptocurrency exchange Gemini alerted some of its customers about a data breach resulting from a cyberattack on its Automated Clearing House (ACH) service provider. The breach occurred between June 3 and June 7, 2024, affecting approximately 15,000 individuals. Exposed data included customers' full names, bank account numbers, and routing numbers, which Gemini utilized for ACH fund transfers.Fortunately, no other sensitive information such as dates of birth, addresses, social security numbers, emails, phone numbers, usernames, or passwords were compromised since they were ...
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Severity
Gemini recently experienced a data breach due to a cyberattack on its ACH service provider, affecting around 15,000 customers. The exposed information included customers' names, bank account numbers, and routing numbers, used for ACH fund transfers. Thankfully, no other sensitive data, such as social security numbers, email addresses, or passwords, was compromised.The incident has since been contained, and an investigation is ongoing. Although the attack did not show direct evidence of customer impact, affected individuals have been advised to enable multi-factor authentication, remain vigil...
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Impact
Gemini experienced a significant data breach due to a cyberattack on its ACH service provider. The incident, which took place between June 3 and June 7, 2024, led to the exposure of some customers' banking information, including their full names, bank account numbers, and routing numbers. This information was subsequently used for ACH fund transfers, but crucially, other sensitive data such as social security numbers and account credentials were not affected.The breach impacted approximately 15,000 Gemini customers, prompting the exchange to notify affected individuals and advise vigilance a...
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