White hats recover over 52 Bitcoin from Coldcard vulnerability
- A total of 52.37 Bitcoin was transferred to the Wyoming-based Crypto Recovery Trust.
- Approximately 40% of the Bitcoin associated with the second wave was rescued by white hats.
- 3.0134 BTC in the transfer came from previously untracked addresses, likely also affected by the Coldcard flaw.
- Security researcher Nick Bax reported rescuing about 50 Bitcoin due to imminent theft risks from the Coldcard entropy flaw.
- In total, there are 1,830 BTC linked to the Coldcard vulnerability across 9,162 addresses.
The recovery efforts highlight ongoing vulnerabilities within cryptocurrency wallets and emphasize the importance of security measures for users. Victims can check if their funds are controlled by the Crypto Recovery Trust through their website.
This operation successfully recovered over 52 Bitcoin, showcasing effective intervention against potential theft related to a known vulnerability in Coldcard wallets.
