Trezor confirms crypto-stealing implants in three wallets, releases fix

First reported by The Hacker News at · Updated · 2 sources

Cryptocurrency hardware wallet maker Trezor has confirmed that three Safe 5 devices sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis contained malicious hardware implants designed to steal wallet recovery phrases and send them to attackers over cellular networks.

Covered by 2 publishers within 6 hours of the first report.

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The Hacker News Trezor Confirms Hidden Implants in CryptoBilis-Sold Wallets That Can Steal Recovery Phrases · info@thehackernews.com (The Hacker News)
BleepingComputer Trezor confirms crypto-stealing implants in three wallets, releases fix · Lawrence Abrams

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