Security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets leads to $130M in crypto theft

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A security vulnerability discovered in Coldcard, a popular cryptocurrency hardware wallet, has been exploited by hackers to drain funds from user accounts. Blockchain monitoring firms estimate total losses from the attacks exceed $130 million. The flaw targets offline hardware wallets, devices typically considered among the most secure methods for storing cryptocurrency. The breach has raised serious concerns about the safety of hardware-based crypto storage solutions.

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