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Criminals steal an estimated $90M in crypto using tampered hardware wallets

Crypto Briefing·October 15, 2026·1 min read
Criminals steal an estimated $90M in crypto using tampered hardware wallets

Criminals stole an estimated $90 million in crypto using tampered hardware wallets, highlighting vulnerabilities in supply chains. The incident raises concerns about the security of crypto assets, impacting user trust and market stability. The theft underscores risks in the hardware wallet distribution process, prompting questions about how such devices can be compromised before reaching end users.

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