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Bitcoin Depot, Inc. Data Breach

▼ Key takeaways

•Reports suggest a potential breach involving Bitcoin Depot, Inc..
•Discovered on June 23, 2024.
•Possible data exposed: Full name, Phone number, Driver’s license number, Home address, Date of birth, Email address.
•Affects individuals in: Massachusetts.
•Confirmation level: Confirmed by regulators.

Breach confirmed

The Bitcoin Depot, Inc. breach is confirmed. If you may be affected, add your details below and we will take it from there.

Detailed summary

Bitcoin Depot, Inc. experienced a data breach that affected nearly 27,000 individuals. The company learned of suspicious activity on June 23, 2023, and completed its internal investigation on July 18, 2024. Notice to affected individuals was delayed at the request of federal law enforcement.

The exposed data types include full name, phone number, driver’s license number, home address, date of birth, and email address. SSN, medical, and financial data were not identified as exposed categories in the available notice information. The exact number of affected individuals is 27,000.

Details about data breaches can emerge over time, and notification processes may be delayed due to ongoing investigations.

Data possibly involved

Full name
Phone number
May be used for SIM swapping or targeted scam calls
Driver’s license number
Home address
Could be combined with other data for identity theft
Date of birth
Often used in combination with other data for identity theft
Email address
Increases risk of phishing attacks and account takeovers

Company Response Timeline

Response Grade

Took over 180 days or has not yet notified consumers

Breach Occurred

Jun 23, 2024

Company Discovered

Jun 23, 2023

Regulator Notified

Unknown

Consumers Notified

Jul 18, 2024

-366 days to discover

391 days to notify consumers

Breach Verification Status

Reports Only

Complete

Initial dark web reports of potential breach

Company Confirmed

Complete

Company has acknowledged the breach

Regulator Confirmed

Current

Confirmed by regulatory authorities

Note: Breach verification can take time. Information may evolve as more details become available from companies and regulators.

Case Status:

Monitoring

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