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Coldcard's X Account Compromised to Push Fake Bitcoin (BTC) Alert for Mk4, Mk5 and Q

COINOTAG·October 11, 2026·1 min read
Coldcard's X Account Compromised to Push Fake Bitcoin (BTC) Alert for Mk4, Mk5 and Q

Coldcard's official X account was hijacked on Sunday, October 11, 2026, and used to publish a phishing post in the brand's name. The Bitcoin hardware wallet maker's account pushed a fake alert targeting its Mk4, Mk5, and Q devices. Users are advised to avoid clicking links from the compromised account until control is restored.

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