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Scam Alert: Bithumb Actively Monitoring SK Telecom Hacker Malware

A major data breach involving the top three telecommunications service providers in South Korea, SK Telecom, has raised concerns among crypto investors. With key SIM card details compromised, Bithumb has moved to protect its users, even as it prepares for its public listing.

SK Telecom Data Breach Prompts Crypto Security Fears

According to an update from Bithumb, SK Telecom discovered malware in its internal systems on April 19, 2025.

It is worth noting that the breach exposed USIM-related data belonging to its 34 million users. This information can be used in SIM-swapping, a scam in which hackers hijack a person’s phone number and gain access to accounts, especially cryptocurrency wallets.

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