Cryptocurrency hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor disclosed a data breach on January 20th which exposed the personal information of nearly 66,000 users who interacted with the company’s support portal since December 2021.
While Trezor confirmed that no users’ funds were accessed in the breach, it puts thousands at risk of phishing attempts aiming to steal their account credentials or recovery phrases. At least 41 affected individuals have already received suspicious messages requesting sensitive account details.
This incident comes on the heels of a turbulent year riddled with over $2 billion in stolen crypto assets across hacking incidents targeting protocols like Ronin Network and Mixin. However, the cumulative losses represent a slight decline, signaling some progress in addressing vulnerabilities.
Trezor stated that users’ Trezor devices remain fully secure, but warned account holders to be vigilant of phishing attempts seeking to capitalize on exposed personal data. The company contacted all impacted users directly to raise awareness.
This isn’t Trezor’s first brush with security issues, having previously warned customers of fake Trezor hardware allowing access to private keys, and phishing websites mimicking its login pages.
While the latest breach resulted in no direct crypto asset losses, it highlights the ongoing threats facing individuals in the ecosystem. Users should enable all available account security features, carefully validate sender addresses, and avoid entering sensitive account information anywhere but directly on official provider websites.
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