Coldcard Bitcoin Theft Surpasses $100 Million Amid Ongoing Investigations
Galaxy Research has reported that the theft of Bitcoin from Coldcard has exceeded $100 million across three confirmed attack waves, with 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remaining unspent. Investigators are looking into a suspected fourth wave that could increase total losses to $130 million.
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Hackers steal over $130M by exploiting bug in offline hardware wallets
A security vulnerability in the cryptocurrency hardware wallet Coldcard is allowing hackers to drain the crypto from victims’ wallets. The total losses amount to more than $130 million, according to blockchain-monitoring firms.
Bitcoin losses from Coldcard hack could swell to $130 million, Galaxy Research says
Galaxy said on X that it suspects the losses to be greater once the yet-unconfirmed fourth wave of attacks is included.
Coldcard Bitcoin theft tops $100M across 3 confirmed attack waves: Galaxy
Galaxy Research said 90% of the stolen Bitcoin remains unmoved as investigators examine a suspected fourth wave that could lift losses to $130 million.