Security
Brooklyn Man Sentenced to 12 Years for $16M Coinbase Phishing Scam
Bitcoin Magazine·September 24, 2026·1 min read
Ronald Spektor, 23, was sentenced to 12 years in prison for a $16 million Coinbase phishing scam. Spektor used social engineering to steal funds from Coinbase customers, according to the sentencing. The case highlights the ongoing threat of phishing attacks in the crypto space.
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