Over 23,000 phishing email attempts exploit Foundation Devices' historical customer data

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Foundation Devices disclosed that attackers used historical customer data to send over 23,000 phishing emails targeting hardware wallet users. Investigators found that 19,057 emails were sent via Mailgun and 1,503 via Google Workspace. The breach originated from residual data in an old WooCommerce database, including names, shipping details, and refund records. Recent Shopify orders may also be affected. The company confirmed no DeFi exploit occurred, and Passport wallets or private keys remain secure. Inflation data and broader market trends are being monitored as the investigation continues.

Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin News posted on X that Foundation Devices stated attackers launched over 23,000 phishing attempts targeting its hardware wallet customers by exploiting customer records the company believed had been deleted but were still retained in historical database tables. Investigators confirmed that 19,057 emails were sent via Mailgun and an additional 1,503 via Google Workspace; the number of affected customers remains undetermined.

Foundation Devices stated that after the migration of the legacy WooCommerce database, customer names, shipping information, refund records, and incomplete checkout data from the old tables remain accessible; recent Shopify order information may also have been exposed. The company said there is currently no evidence that Passport hardware wallets or their private keys have been compromised, and the investigation is ongoing.

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