😐 Critical flaw found in BTC hardware wallets!
📷 Per Protos, the vulnerability lies in the popular Chinese ESP32 chip, used in a ton of hardware wallets, including Blockstream's Jade.
📷📷 The exploit allows attackers to hijack the module’s update process, gaining full control over the wallet.
📷 Billions of IoT devices are now at risk, not just wallets. This chip is in everything from sensors to Wi-Fi modules.
📷 White-hat hackers already tested it, stealing a private key from a wallet holding 10 BTC.
#Bitcoin #Crypto #Cybersecurity

This is a significant security issue. Users with hardware wallets should urgently seek updates or consider using alternative methods for storing their keys. Hardware manufacturers need to address this flaw quickly to prevent widespread exploitation. 🛡️🔒