Can a hacker steal my Coinbase account?

Additionally, banking trojans traditionally used to steal online bank accounts are also known to steal Coinbase accounts. Even if a hacker has access to a Coinbase customer's credentials and email account, they are normally prevented from logging into an account if a customer has multi-factor authentication enabled.

What happened to Coinbase?

Coinbase said funds were stolen from atleast 6,000 customers due to a phishing attack that took place between March and May. Some customers may have fallen victim to a phishing campaign and turned over their credentials to attackers, a spokesperson told Insider. The crypto exchange said it is reimbursing customers for any lost value.

What is Coinbase's wave of phishing attacks?

Coinbase has informed customers about a wave of phishing attacks in which a third-party gained access to accounts on the crypto exchange, leading to funds being stolen from about 6,000 customers.

What is Coinbase's retail user agreement?

Coinbase always holds customer assets 1:1. This means that funds are available to our customers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days of the year. We have clarified our Retail User Agreement: We have always protected our customer funds both legally and physically.