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Bitcoin ATM Operator Byte Federal Reports Data Breach Affecting 58,000 Customers

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Mustafa Mulla

United States-based Bitcoin ATM operator Byte Federal, recently fell victim to a cyberattack, where hackers exploited a vulnerability in GitLab which resulted in a significant data breach that might have exposed sensitive personal details of about 58,000 customers. This incident raises concerns over the ongoing battle against cyber threats targeting financial platforms.

How It Happened?

According to a disclosure filed with Maine’s attorney general, the breach occurred on September 30 but was only detected by Byte Federal on November 18. The company confirmed that hackers exploited a vulnerability in third-party software to infiltrate their systems.

Byte Federal identified the weakness as stemming from GitLab, a widely used developer platform. This allowed attackers to access critical information such as customer names, addresses, phone numbers, Social Security numbers, government-issued IDs, transaction details, and even user photos, leading to the exploitation of 58,000 users data.

Meanwhile, no funds or assets were reported stolen, Byte Federal is urging all customers to reset their login credentials. The company has already performed a hard reset on all accounts to prevent further issues.

Steps Taken to Secure Data

In response, Byte Federal has taken swift actions to strengthen its cybersecurity. The company has already performed a hard reset on all accounts to prevent further issues. 

However, Byte Federal is even collaborating with an independent cybersecurity team to uncover the full extent of the breach. They’ve also reassured users that, so far, there’s no evidence of the stolen data being misused.

Speculation Over Bitcoin ATM

This Florida-based company, Byte Federal ranks as the eighth-largest Bitcoin ATM operator in the U.S., with a network of 1,387 machines spread nationwide.

This data breach has come amid growing scrutiny of cryptocurrency ATMs worldwide. Regulators in countries like Australia, the UK, and Germany have raised concerns about the potential misuse of crypto ATMs for illicit activities. 

As Bitcoin ATMs grow in popularity, the need for robust cybersecurity measures becomes even more crucial.

Mustafa Mulla

Mustafa has been writing about Blockchain and crypto since many years. He has previous trading experience and has been working in the Fintech industry since 2017.

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