Criminals steal an estimated $90M in crypto using tampered hardware wallets
The incident highlights vulnerabilities in supply chains and raises concerns about the security of crypto assets, impacting user trust and market stability. The post Criminals steal an estimated $90M in crypto using tampered hardware wallets appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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Criminals stole an estimated $90 million in crypto by distributing tampered hardware wallets, exploiting supply-chain vulnerabilities to compromise private keys. The incident raises concerns about the security of self-custody and could erode user trust in hardware wallet providers. Traders may view this as a negative for crypto adoption and security sentiment, though the direct market impact is likely limited to affected assets.
