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Re: [2016-10-14] Blockchain.info CEO: “Attackers Gained Access to our Accounts”
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panju1
on 15/10/2016, 03:09:40 UTC
Blockchain.info CEO: “Attackers Gained Access to our Accounts”
Prominent bitcoin wallet provider  DO NOT POST SESC LINKS o saw downtime yesterday, following a “highly sophisticated attack” targeting its DNS servers.
It was the first notable instance of a sweeping DNS attack leading to a phishing trap in the bitcoin space, where attackers sought to gain credentials from Blockchain.info users.
https://www.cryptocoinsnews.com/blockchain-info-ceo-attackers-gained-access-accounts/

Yet another reason why you should keep your bitcoins in your own desktop wallet / cold storage.
Where there is centralization, there is a chance of failure.