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Ledger hardware wallet rolls out cloud-based private key recovery tool
24.10.2023
Ledger emphasized that the ID checks required for its private key recovery tool are not like KYC checks as they require “much less” information
Trezor releases new hardware wallet and metal private key backup
12.10.2023
Trezor is celebrating its 10th anniversary by releasing three new self-custody products, focusing on providing entry-level devices
Victim of 90 ETH exploit set to claw funds back after hacker was blacklisted
12.8.2023
The hacker’s wallet with more than $100K worth of USDT was blacklisted and frozen, while the Victim had been drained for almost $170K worth of NFTs and other assets
Victim of 90 ETH exploit set to claw funds back after hacker was blacklisted
12.8.2023
The hacker’s wallet, with over $100,000 worth of USDT, was blacklisted and frozen, while the victim had been drained of almost $170,000 worth of NFTs and other assets
Hidden as colors, crypto seed phrases could hide in plain sight, says dev
14.7.2023
Speaking to Cointelegraph, Entero Positivo argued typical seed phrase storage methods are too obvious, so he devised a way to hide a crypto wallet in plain sight
Report: Zimbabwean Crypto Trader Uses Recovery Phrase to Steal Digital Assets Worth $457K From Client
9.6.2023
A Zimbabwean crypto trader has appeared in court to face theft and money laundering charges after prosecutors accused him of stealing digital assets worth more than $457,000 from his client. The crypto trader is accused of siphoning the digital assets using seed phrases and passwords he obtained...
Ledger CEO says crypto key recovery service makes self-custody easier
29.5.2023
Ledger’s “Recover” service may be concerning, but some crypto industry participants think the feature may onboard new users while helping crypto natives
Ledger CEO says ‘sharded’ wallet keys could be shared if subpoenaed
23.5.2023
The private seed phrases of Ledger users could be shared with governments if they are ordered to, but this is “not a real concern,” says CEO Paul Gauthier
Ledger co-founder clarifies "there is no backdoor" in Recover firmware update
20.5.2023
Ledger Recover is an OTA firmware update, which would allow users to back up their seed phrases by third-party entities only if a user chooses to opt-in to the new service
I run a Ledger competitor — but I support them in blow-up over keys
19.5.2023
Ledger’s latest update — aimed at making private seed phrases on its wallets recoverable — was simply an attempt to innovate and improve user security
Bitcoin advocate cracks known 12-word seed phrase in minutes
27.4.2023
If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds
MetaMask denies claims of wallet exploit in 'massive' $10M hack
19.4.2023
MetaMask stated its security team is working with others in the Web3 wallet space to uncover the source of this exploit
MyAlgo users urged to withdraw as cause of $9.2M hack remains unknown
28.2.2023
The Algorand wallet provider said it still hasn't determined the cause of the attack, urging users to withdraw funds from wallets created with a seed phrase
'Haunts me to this day' — Crypto project hacked for $4M in a hotel lobby
7.2.2023
The co-founder of Webaverse said they somehow got their crypto hacked from their Trust Wallet during a meeting with two people claiming to be investors
How to keep your crypto safe in 2023: a few tips from an analyst
9.1.2023
Lead on-chain analyst at Glassnode, James Check, explains why taking self-custody of your private keys has become more important than ever and how to do it in a few simple steps
Police body cam leaks suspect's seed phrase during vehicle inspection
20.12.2022
A viral video making rounds on Twitter showed two police officers searching a suspect’s car and coming across pieces of paper, one of which contained seed phrases
Only 1% of people can handle crypto self-custody right now: Binance CEO
15.12.2022
Changpeng Zhao’s comments come as billions of dollars of stablecoins continue to flow out of the Binance exchange
Web3 Must Overcome Significant UX Challenges to Reach Mass Adoption
12.11.2022
User experience (UX) design affects nearly every waking moment of our lives. It’s not just digital either. Have you ever thought about the UX of doors? Perhaps a brief refresher of what UX is, will help. A useful definition of UX is as follows: ”A person’s perception and responses that result from...
What is a seed phrase and why is it important?
27.8.2022
It’s crucial to remember your seed phrase, which is a string of random words produced by your cryptocurrency wallet when you initially set it up
The 2 Most Common Airdrop Phishing Attacks and How Web3 Wallet Owners Can Stay Protected
18.6.2022
In the world of cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (defi), and Web3, airdrops have become commonplace in the industry. However, while airdrops sound like free money, there’s been a growing trend of airdrop phishing scams that steal people’s money when they attempt to get...