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<p class="is-style-lead">Cryptocurrency aggregator CoinGecko faces a security breach as X accounts @CoinGecko and @GeckoTerminal are compromised; users cautioned against interaction.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.coingecko.com/" data-type="link" data-id="https://www.coingecko.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">CoinGecko</a>, a prominent cryptocurrency data aggregator, revealed that unauthorized users had accessed its two accounts. The company is swiftly investigating the situation and implementing measures to secure the affected accounts.</p>
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<p>In a tweet, CoinGecko urged users not to click on any links or engage with suspicious content associated with the compromised accounts, emphasizing the paramount importance of user security. The company reassures its user base that they are committed to keeping them informed and maintaining a transparent communication channel throughout the resolution process.</p>
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">BE CAREFUL — another twitter hack, this time for <a href="https://twitter.com/coingecko?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">@coingecko</a> <br><br>Also a reminder — <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%24GECKO&amp;src=ctag&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">$GECKO</a> is a separate entity, and there are many copycats across multiple chains trying to piggyback on our popularity. <br><br>Always check the token address to make sure you are buying the right coin. <a href="https://t.co/2vC0omGTbl" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">pic.twitter.com/2vC0omGTbl</a></p>— Gecko Coin (@GeckCoin) <a href="https://twitter.com/GeckCoin/status/1745155748710002987?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">January 10, 2024</a>
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<p>This incident follows a recent <a href="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-dips-3-on-false-sec-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/bitcoin-dips-3-on-false-sec-spot-bitcoin-etf-approval/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Twitter hack</a> involving the SEC’s announcement of the <a href="https://crypto.news/tag/spot-bitcoin-etf/" data-type="link" data-id="https://crypto.news/tag/spot-bitcoin-etf/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Bitcoin ETF</a>. It underscores the vulnerability of high-profile social media accounts within the cryptocurrency space.</p>
<p>As the situation unfolds, CoinGecko remains vigilant in promptly addressing the breach and ensuring the integrity of its platforms.</p>
<p>Read more: <a href="https://crypto.news/coingecko-reports-crypto-market-cap-down-7-2/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> CoinGecko reports crypto market cap down 7.2% </a></p>

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