Huobi reportedly fixes the vulnerability that exposed the data of around 5,000 users.
After a prolonged delay, Huobi has finally resolved a data breach that resulted in the exposure of personal information belonging to 4,960 users, as reported by The Block. However, this incident raises concerns about the adequacy of the company's response and the potential ramifications if the breach had been exploited.
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In a surprising development last year, Huobi, a cryptocurrency exchange, experienced a data breach that sent shockwaves throughout the cryptocurrency community. The breach occurred in June 2021 and exposed user assets to the risk of theft while also revealing crucial details about the exchange's technical infrastructure. The breach was brought to light when Aaron Phillips, a white hat hacker and citizen journalist, accidentally stumbled upon a file containing sensitive AWS credentials. This inadvertent disclosure provided unauthorized access to Huobi's cloud storage, presenting potential attackers with an opportunity to manipulate the exchange's domains, including its website and other platforms.
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