Two More Crypto Hardware Wallet Manufacturers Have Been Hacked
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Repeated breaches of hardware wallet makers erode the narrative that “cold storage” is a silver bullet—organizational security is as critical as the device design. If you hold or build around digital assets, diversify custody approaches and scrutinize vendor operational security, not just chip and firmware specs.
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