Hacker who stole Bitcoin from Coldcard wallets moves $7.7 million of the funds

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Hacker who stole Bitcoin from Coldcard wallets moves $7.7 million of the funds

⚡ Markets: Movement of stolen funds can create short-term selling pressure on Bitcoin if the hacker attempts to liquidate on exchanges. It also serves as a reminder of security risks in the self-custody space.BTC

An attacker involved in the 'third wave' of exploits targeting Coldcard hardware wallets has moved 45% of the stolen funds, equivalent to about $7.7 million in Bitcoin. According to blockchain analysis firm Galaxy, 82% of all Bitcoin stolen across all Coldcard attacks remains in the original addresses.

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Financial pressCointelegraph — Coldcard third-wave attacker moves 45% of stolen Bitcoin

Financial pressCoinDesk — Coldcard hacker moves $7.7 million in BTC, 45% of bitcoin stolen in third attack wave

Financial pressThe Block — Coldcard exploiter moves 45% of funds stolen from 'Wave 3' attacks, Galaxy says

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