ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted on the X platform: "Be careful, the official X account of the hardware wallet Keystone has been hacked, be cautious of any information posted (including direct messages), don't get phished."

ChainCatcher news, according to Slow Mist founder Yu Xian, the official X account of the hardware wallet Keystone has been hacked, and users should pay attention to related security.

ChainCatcher news, according to official information, the Ethereum wallet Metamask is now compatible with the NGRAVE hardware wallet, allowing users to sync with Metamask through NGRAVE ZERO. The minimum compatible version for the browser extension wallet is v.12.3.0, and the minimum compatible version for the mobile app is v.7.31.1.

ChainCatcher news, the open-source hardware wallet OneKey announced that it will gradually discontinue the current OneKey Card service.The specific discontinuation schedule is as follows:Phase One (September 30, 2024): Users can continue to spend and withdraw normally, while the registration and recharge functions will be discontinued.Phase Two (October 31, 2024): All cards will be automatically deleted by the system, and the balance of the cards will be transferred to the OneKey Card wallet account, which can be withdrawn to an exchange account or Web3 address at any time.Phase Three (January 31, 2025): The OneKey Card service will be stopped.

ChainCatcher news, according to CryptoSlate, the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in Germany recommends that cryptocurrency users use hardware wallets to protect their digital assets, claiming that hardware wallets are the safest method for storing digital assets, and explaining that these devices can help keep users' private cryptographic keys in offline or "cold" storage.The BSI warns that while exchange-based custody is more convenient, it is easily susceptible to hacking. In contrast, self-custody wallets on mobile phones or personal computers also have significant security vulnerabilities. Given these risks, the BSI recommends using hardware wallets as the best option for protecting cryptocurrencies.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, the latest report shows that security researchers have discovered a new attack mechanism called "Dark Skippy," which hackers can use to extract private keys from Bitcoin hardware wallets that only have two-signature transactions. This vulnerability could affect all hardware wallet models, but it only activates when victims are tricked into downloading malicious firmware.The previous version of "Dark Skippy" required dozens of transactions to be effective, while the new version of "Dark Skippy" can execute with just a few transactions. Additionally, the attack can be carried out even if users rely on separate devices to generate their mnemonic phrases.The disclosure report was published by Lloyd Fournier, Nick Farrow, and Robin Linus. Fournier and Farrow are co-founders of the hardware wallet manufacturer Frostsnap, while Linus is a co-developer of the Bitcoin protocols ZeroSync and BitVM.

ChainCatcher news, Block, the company founded by Jack Dorsey, announced that its crypto hardware wallet Bitkey will integrate MoonPay to support Bitcoin purchases. Its users will be able to buy Bitcoin using fintech solutions such as credit cards, bank transfers, Apple Pay, Google Pay, and PayPal.

ChainCatcher news, according to Cointelegraph, Ledger has begun delivering its new Ledger Stax hardware wallet to customers who pre-ordered over a year ago, 14 months after its originally scheduled release date.On December 6, 2022, at its Web3 developer conference Ledger Op3n, Ledger revealed that it had collaborated with iPod inventor Tony Fadell to develop a new hardware wallet called Ledger Stax. However, the product was not delivered as promised. Stax was originally set to launch in March 2023, but reportedly faced delays due to manufacturing issues. Some community members expressed dissatisfaction on Reddit and questioned the delivery.Now, 14 months after the initial release date, Ledger has finally announced in a press release that it has started shipping to pre-order customers. Ledger's Chief Experience Officer Ian Rogers added, "The extra time has allowed us to ensure that the Ledger Stax operating system is more refined and feature-rich than it would have been at our March 2023 launch."

ChainCatcher message, on-chain detective ZachXBT posted on social media that the X account of hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor has been hacked, posting scam donation information. Users are advised to stay vigilant and protect their assets.

ChainCatcher message, Slow Mist founder Yu Xian posted on the X platform, stating that we have received several reports of theft. Everyone must pay attention to this type of risk; hardware wallets purchased from unofficial stores/channels are prone to tampering. If you receive a hardware wallet, at least refer to imKey's recommendations:The PIN code is set by the user; any pre-created PIN code carries a risk of fraud;The new device must be activated upon first use, and a mnemonic phrase must be created and backed up;Conversely, there is a risk of fraud.

ChainCatcher news, according to DL News, Michael Bentley, co-founder of the DeFi lending protocol Euler Finance, revealed that his personal crypto wallet malfunctioned last November, resulting in the loss of the private keys needed to recover the funds.It is reported that Bentley holds approximately 120,000 EUL tokens, accounting for 4.4% of the total token supply, which means he has lost $3.8 million at today's prices.Bentley stated, "I have now lost a significant portion of the crypto assets I held in my cold wallet, which have been accumulated over more than seven years, including most of the EUL tokens allocated to me for participating in Euler governance."

ChainCatcher news, Web3 hardware wallet manufacturer Trezor announced that the Trezor Model T and Trezor Safe 3 hardware wallets now support SOL and SPL tokens.

ChainCatcher news, the latest version of imToken (2.14.0) supports connecting to the Keystone hardware wallet. After connecting imToken, Keystone users can conveniently manage all EVM-compatible chains, including Ethereum, Polygon, Arbitrum, and Optimism. As an open-source hardware wallet, Keystone stores users' private keys on a dedicated security chip within the device, keeping the private keys offline and never exposed to the internet, thus avoiding the possibility of hackers stealing the private keys. imToken, as a Web3 wallet trusted by millions of users, provides a one-stop service for digital asset purchasing, management, staking, and trading. Users initiate transactions using the imToken wallet and sign transactions through Keystone, with the entire process transmitting data via QR codes to maintain offline security. The combination of imToken and Keystone's hot and cold wallets helps users easily and securely explore the on-chain world.

ChainCatcher message, Blast posted on platform X stating that in response to the black swan event, we will switch one of the multi-signature addresses to an underlying hardware wallet provider within a week. This will ensure that no single type of wallet usage frequency will reach 3/5, thus guaranteeing security even in the event of hardware wallet compromise.

ChainCatcher news, Ryder is a hardware development company dedicated to simplifying Web3, aiming to seamlessly integrate Web3 technology into daily life and eliminate the complexity of its use for the general public. Currently, Ryder's flagship product is the world's first hardware wallet that protects user assets through social relationships.It is reported that Ryder has established partnerships with industry pioneers such as the design studio Anamaly, the crypto fund Bitcoin Frontier Funds, and the well-known Bitcoin Layer 2 solution Stacks. (Source link)

ChainCatcher news, hardware wallet company Keystone has jointly launched the third generation hardware wallet with OKX Web3. After connecting the Keystone hardware wallet through the OKX Web3 wallet mobile app, users can easily view and manage assets across 28 chains and over 1000 cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, OKTC, BNB, and Polygon. They can also participate in token cross-chain exchanges, use the NFT marketplace, and interact with various DApp projects through the Keystone hardware wallet, discovering and engaging with more Web3 applications to enjoy a secure exploration experience in the Web3 world.It is reported that the OKX Web3 wallet plugin has previously supported the Keystone hardware wallet. The OKX Web3 wallet is a leading one-stop Web3 gateway, now supporting over 70 public chains, covering five major areas: wallet, DEX, DeFi, NFT marketplace, and DApp exploration. It also supports the Ordinals marketplace, MPC and AA smart contract wallets, gas exchanges, and hardware wallet connections, providing users with a convenient and secure experience.

ChainCatcher news, during the FTX hack last year, FTX advisor Kumanan Ramanathan transferred $400 to $500 million in crypto assets to his personal Ledger Nano hardware wallet to mitigate losses, with these transactions initiated by former CTO Gary Wang.These assets remained stored on Ramanathan's device until FTX's cryptocurrency custody provider BitGo was ready for cold storage wallets.

ChainCatcher news, according to Decrypt, Prime Trust CEO Jor Law stated that the company had used the 98f hardware wallet to store tokens and transferred its wallet to a system operated by Fireblocks in 2019, but did not realize that the migration from the old wallet to the new system was incomplete, nor did they realize that customers were still depositing funds into the 98f wallet address.It was only when a user made a large ETH withdrawal that Prime Trust became aware of these errors, but the hardware wallet had already been discarded, containing over $45 million worth of ETH. To this day, Prime Trust still cannot access the 98f wallet.