mtgox

In 2011, a data leak from the cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox exposed the personal information of over 61,000 users. The leak included sensitive data such as names, addresses, email addresses, and transaction histories.

The leak occurred after a hacker exploited a vulnerability in the Mt. Gox website. The hacker gained access to the exchanges database and downloaded a large amount of user data. The data was then leaked online and made available to the public.

The Mt. Gox leak had a significant impact on the cryptocurrency community. It raised concerns about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges and led to increased scrutiny of the industry. The leak also caused financial losses for some users, as their personal information was used to commit fraud.