Bitcoin Depot has confirmed a data breach affecting approximately 27,000 customers, exposing persistent cybersecurity vulnerabilities within the cryptocurrency ATM sector. The incident involved unauthorized access to personal information of 26,732 individuals during an external system intrusion last year.
Notification to affected customers was delayed for several months due to an ongoing federal investigation, with the company receiving clearance later in the year. Bitcoin Depot emphasized no evidence of data misuse has been detected thus far.
The breach underscores recurring security challenges in crypto ATM infrastructure, mirroring prior incidents including one that compromised 58,000 users through third-party software flaws. Bitcoin Depot has called for enhanced security protocols and transparent communication practices across the industry.
This incident highlights the critical need for comprehensive cybersecurity strategies throughout the cryptocurrency ecosystem to safeguard sensitive user information against evolving threats.