Trezor: "Phishing Attack Affects 66,000 Users"

On January 17th, Trezor, the renowned hardware wallet provider, detected unauthorized access to a third-party support portal. Users who had interacted with Trezor's support service since December 2021 may have had their data compromised as a result of this incident. The company emphasized its responsibility to inform the affected users about the potential exposure of their contact details and the risk of a phishing attack.

Trezor acted swiftly, sending emails to all 66,000 affected users to notify them of the breach. Fortunately, the company stated that none of its users' funds were compromised during the incident, reassuring them that their Trezor devices remain as secure as before.

Phishing is a type of cybercrime where malicious actors impersonate trusted entities to obtain confidential information from individuals. Typically, this involves stealing login credentials, credit card numbers, or other personal data.

Trezor emphasized that no recovery seed phrases were exposed during the incident and claimed to have alerted users who received phishing emails within an hour of the breach. The company also noted that there has been no noticeable surge in phishing activity resulting from this security incident.

Trezor, known for its cold storage solutions for cryptocurrencies, has faced several security incidents in recent years. These have included phishing attacks aimed at stealing investors' funds by tricking users into providing their wallet recovery phrases on fake Trezor websites, as well as the sale of counterfeit Trezor hardware by scammers. Another common tactic has been sending phishing emails to Trezor users, encouraging them to download a "latest firmware update" to fix alleged software issues.

The latest security breach serves as a reminder of the importance of vigilance and secure practices in the world of cryptocurrency. Users are urged to remain cautious and verify the authenticity of communications and updates related to their digital assets.