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Crypto Security in 2025 and 2026: 5 Major Events and What They Mean for Self-Custody
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Crypto Security in 2025 and 2026: 5 Major Events and What They Mean for Self-Custody

From the Trust Wallet $7M browser hack to the Drift $285M multisig takeover, 5 events in 2025-2026 reshape what self-custody looks like in 2026....

Drift Protocol Hacked for $285M: What It Reveals About Exchange Risk
DeFi & Swaps

Drift Protocol Hacked for $285M: What It Reveals About Exchange Risk

The Drift Protocol exploit proved "decentralized" doesn't mean safe. Here's why self-custody with an air-gapped hardware wallet is the only real protection.

North Korean Hackers Just Poisoned a Library Used by 83 Million Apps: Why Your Air-Gapped Wallet Didn't Flinch
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North Korean Hackers Just Poisoned a Library Used by 83 Million Apps: Why Your Air-Gapped Wallet Didn't Flinch

North Korean hackers compromised Axios, an npm library downloaded 83 million times per week, injecting malware that targets crypto assets. Meanwhile, two teens drove...

Trust Wallet $7M Hack: What It Means for Wallet Security in 2026
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Trust Wallet $7M Hack: What It Means for Wallet Security in 2026

$7 million stolen. 2,520 wallets drained. 48 hours. The Trust Wallet Christmas hack proved browser wallets are fundamentally vulnerable. With crypto theft hitting $3.4...

Supply Chain Attack on NPM: What It Means for Crypto Users
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Supply Chain Attack on NPM: What It Means for Crypto Users

Your crypto could be stolen without you knowing. A malicious NPM package is live. ELLIPAL’s Clear Signing cold wallets are the only defense.

What are Supply Chain Attacks on Hardware Wallets and How to Prevent Them?
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What are Supply Chain Attacks on Hardware Wallets and How to Prevent Them?

Hardware wallets protect crypto offline, but supply chain attacks can compromise them before arrival. Learn to spot tampering and secure your device from factory...

Cross-Chain Bridge Security: Using Hardware Wallets For Multi-Chain Transactions
DeFi & Swaps

Cross-Chain Bridge Security: Using Hardware Wallets For Multi-Chain Transactions

Learn how hardware wallets protect your assets during cross-chain transactions and why they are essential for secure, seamless multi-chain crypto operations.

The Bybit Heist: How Hardware Wallet Screens Became Crypto's Last Line of Defense
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The Bybit Heist: How Hardware Wallet Screens Became Crypto's Last Line of Defense

Beware of the Zero Transfer Scam
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Beware of the Zero Transfer Scam