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Coldcard hardware wallet hack drains $100M in Bitcoin due to predictable seed phrases

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A security flaw in Coldcard's hardware wallets has led to the theft of at least $100 million in Bitcoin. The vulnerability stemmed from a predictable pattern used in generating seed phrases, allowing hackers to guess and exploit them. While Coldcard is a niche player in the hardware wallet market, the incident is significant because it targeted security-conscious Bitcoin users who followed best practices for self-custody, raising concerns about the reliability of such devices. AI

RANK_REASON The article discusses a security lapse in a specific hardware wallet product, impacting users and raising concerns about self-custody practices.

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Coldcard hardware wallet hack drains $100M in Bitcoin due to predictable seed phrases

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Jeff John Roberts ·

    Why the latest Bitcoin hack hurt more than most

    The theft of $100 million from Coldcard hardware wallet owners stands out because it hurt people who did everything right.

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