Hacks & Security
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Keystone hardware wallet security breach leaks customer shipping data
Image: Crypto.newsHardware wallet maker Keystone confirmed a security breach that exposed customer names, home addresses and purchase details. The company detected unauthorized website access on October 20 and confirmed the data theft after reviewing application programming interface activity with Shopify. Keystone stated that recovery phrases, private keys, passwords and payment information remained secure. The incident raised concerns about phishing scams and physical threats against cryptocurrency holders.
Key points
- Hardware wallet maker Keystone confirmed a security breach that exposed customer shipping information.
- The exposed records included customer names, contact details, home addresses, purchased products and prices.
- Keystone confirmed that recovery phrases, private keys, passwords and payment information were not compromised.
- The company detected unauthorized website access on October 20 and confirmed the data theft later.
Why it matters
Exposed home addresses and purchase details from hardware wallet vendors can increase the risk of targeted phishing attacks and physical security threats for cryptocurrency holders.
What's unclear
The exact number of affected customers remains undisclosed by Keystone.
Claims that four wallet manufacturers suffered data breaches exposing 120,000 buyers remain unverified against individual company disclosures.
Sources · 2 publishers
Blockonomi
Tier 3
Keystone Hardware Wallet Hack Leaks Customer Names and Home Addresses
Coverage timeline
- First reported by Crypto.news
- Also reported by Blockonomi
- CryptoVideos brief published
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