Coinbase confirms data exposure after Amplitude breach, funds remain safe

Coinbase clarified that its internal systems remained uncompromised following a security incident at analytics provider Amplitude, which led to the exposure of contact information for a portion of its user base. The statement, published by Coinbase Support on October 28, responded to rumors circulating online suggesting a major hack at the cryptocurrency exchange. Amplitude, a San Francisco-based analytics firm that provides tracking and behavioral analytics for web and mobile apps, experienced a security breach that affected several clients, including Coinbase.