Warning: Some Apps Are Searching Your Phone for Seed Phrases in Screenshots
According to Kaspersky, a Russian cybersecurity firm, several apps available in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store contain components capable of scanning images that include cryptocurrency seed phrases. Seed Phrases Stored in Screenshots at Risk, Kaspersky Warns Kaspersky, a cybersecurity firm of Russian origin, has warned about a new threat that targets […]
Russia seizes $10M in Bitcoin from ex-official in bribery case
The Bitcoin seized from former ICRF employee Marat Tambiev will be turned into Russian state revenue from a hardware crypto wallet.This post was originally published on this site
Bitcoin investor ordered to hand over crypto keys in landmark tax case
A Texas federal court judge ordered Frank Richard Ahlgren III and any associates to hand over any crypto public and private keys, accounts and access codes.This post was originally published on this site
What is a seed phrase, and why is it important?
It’s crucial to securely back up and store your seed phrase in multiple safe places, ensuring that you’re the only one who can access it when needed.This post was originally published on this site
Phishing scammers spoof Ledger’s email to send bogus data breach notice
Scammers are spoofing the support email for hardware wallet maker Ledger, prompting users to share their seed phrases under the pretense of checking for a compromise.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto wallets explained
Instead of holding physical money, crypto wallets store private keys — digital codes that give you access to your cryptocurrencies.This post was originally published on this site
Mastercard enables non-custodial crypto spending in new partnership
Mastercard partners with Mercuryo to launch a euro-denominated crypto debit card, enabling users to spend crypto from self-custodial wallets at over 100 million merchants.This post was originally published on this site
Missing words in a seed phrase: How many are recoverable?
Remembering and deliberately missing a few words from a seed phrase backup is not a good idea, as one can hack up to four words.This post was originally published on this site
Crypto Portfolio Tracker Coinstats Confirms Security Breach; Temporarily Shuts Down App
According to the crypto portfolio tracking app, Coinstats, suspected North Korea-linked hackers are believed to be behind the security breach on June 22, which impacted 1,590 user wallets, The Coinstats team has advised users with affected wallet addresses to immediately transfer their funds using their exported private keys. Coinstats App Shut Down Coinstats, the crypto […]
Ledger CEO says crypto key recovery service makes self-custody easier
Ledger’s “Recover” service may be concerning, but some crypto industry participants think the feature may onboard new users while helping crypto natives.This post was originally published on this site