Odaily Planet Daily reports: Bitcoin News posted on X that hardware wallet manufacturer COLDCARD stated its official X account previously published a forged security notice directing users to a phishing site disguised as a wallet migration guide; the post has been deleted, but no corresponding login, session, or access records have been found. COLDCARD affirmed that its credentials and offline two-factor authentication remain secure, suggesting the attacker may have gained X platform-level or administrative privileges, and has requested an urgent investigation by X’s security team. The company also mentioned unverified reports of X administrator accounts being sold on dark web marketplaces, though no connection to this incident has yet been established.
COLDCARD Suspects Platform-Level Breach After Phishing Link Posted on Official X Account
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COLDCARD warned users after a phishing link appeared on its official X account, directing them to a fake wallet migration guide. The post has been removed, but no login or access logs were found. The company confirmed its credentials and 2FA remain secure, suspecting the breach may have involved X’s platform-level or administrative access. COLDCARD is demanding an urgent investigation, citing unverified reports that X admin accounts are being sold on the dark web. The incident raises concerns about the level of security support provided to crypto firms on major platforms.
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