Ancient crypto wallet vulnerability could lead to $2.1 billion stolen
Crypto news outlet CryptoPotato reported that cybersecurity firm Unciphered has discovered a decade-long vulnerability in encrypted wallets that affects browser-based wallets generated between 2011 and 2015. This vulnerability could potentially allow malicious actors to steal up to $2.1 billion from various network wallets, including Bitcoin (BTC), Dogecoin (DOGE), Litecoin (LTC), and Zcash (ZEC).The company stated that assets worth $100 million in wallets generated before March 2012 were vulnerable to being hacked by home computer users. Additionally, at least $500 million worth of assets in wallets created between then and 2015 were at risk. Unciphered has already quietly warned affected users that their assets are at risk.
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