CoinGlass Hit by Massive Proxy Attack, Access Interrupted

Cryptocurrency analysis platform CoinGlass has confirmed that it was the victim of an advanced proxy attack that temporarily disrupted access to its website and services.

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The attack involved a “large-scale proxy attack” targeting the company’s infrastructure, the company said in an official statement. CoinGlass said the disruption was temporary, but users in some regions reported that the platform was inaccessible or extremely slow for periods of time.

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For now, the platform is back online and appears to be working for most users. CoinGlass said its engineering and security teams are investigating the “full scope, origin, and intent” of the attack.