Coinkite revealed a serious vulnerability in the entropy generation of certain COLDCARD Mk2 and Mk3 firmware versions. This flaw potentially compromised the security of wallet recovery seeds, making affected devices vulnerable to attacks.
PeckShield linked the issue to an estimated $38 million in stolen Bitcoin. Users who created their recovery seeds using the affected firmware are urged to update immediately to protect their funds.
This incident highlights the risks tied to hardware wallet security and the importance of timely updates. It also shows broader concerns about crypto asset safety amidst ongoing regulatory and market developments, similar to how institutional players dominate Bitcoin holdings.
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