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Coldcard Hardware Wallet RNG Flaw Linked to $88.6 Million Bitcoin Theft
A firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of approximately $88.6 million in Bitcoin. Attackers exploited a compromised random number generator, allowing them to reconstruct victims’ private keys without ever accessing their devices. Digital asset research firm Galaxy Research first noted unusual activity on July 30, when an attacker drained […] The post Coldcard Hardware Wallet RNG Flaw Linked to $88.6 Million Bitcoin Theft appeared first on Cyber Security News.
A firmware flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets has been linked to the theft of approximately $88.6 million in Bitcoin. Attackers exploited a compromised random number generator, allowing them to reconstruct victims’ private keys without ever accessing their devices. Digital asset research firm Galaxy Research first noted unusual activity on July 30, when an attacker drained…
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