Security · 1h ago
Laser Attack Resets Tangem Wallet Passwords on Unpatchable Cards
Researchers at Ledger's Donjon team demonstrated a laser pulse attack that resets Tangem crypto wallet passwords without needing the old one. The attack targets the chip directly and cannot be fixed via software update. Most users are not at immediate risk as the attack requires physical access and precise equipment.
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While the attack is impressive, its practical threat is low for typical users; the bigger story is the growing sophistication of hardware-level exploits against crypto wallets.
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