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 <p class="is-style-lead">Cryptocurrency aggregator CoinGecko faces a security <a rel="dofollow" title="breach" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/breach.html">breach</a> as X <a rel="dofollow" title="accounts" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/accounts.html">accounts</a> @CoinGecko and @GeckoTerminal are compromised; users cautioned against interaction.</p> 
 <p>CoinGecko, a prominent cryptocurrency data aggregator, revealed that unauthorized users had accessed its two <a rel="dofollow" title="accounts" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/accounts.html">accounts</a>. The company is swiftly investigating the situation and implementing measures to secure the affected <a rel="dofollow" title="accounts" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/accounts.html">accounts</a>.</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 @coingecko <br><br>Also a reminder — $GECKO 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. pic.twitter.com/2vC0omGTbl</p>— Gecko Coin (@GeckCoin) January 10, 2024
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 <p>This incident follows a recent Twitter hack involving the SEC’s announcement of the Bitcoin ETF. It underscores the vulnerability of high-profile social media <a rel="dofollow" title="accounts" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/accounts.html">accounts</a> within the cryptocurrency space.</p> 
 <p>As the situation unfolds, CoinGecko remains vigilant in promptly addressing the <a rel="dofollow" title="breach" href="https://thebittimes.com/tag/breach.html">breach</a> and ensuring the integrity of its platforms.</p> 
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<p>Source: <a rel="dofollow" target="_blank" href="https://thebittimes.com/coingecko-s-x-accounts-breached-by-hackers-tbt76216.html">https://thebittimes.com/coingecko-s-x-accounts-breached-by-hackers-tbt76216.html</a></p>

CoinGecko’s X accounts breached by hackers

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