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Keystone to Destroy 18,835 Wallets After Device-Authentication Key Theft

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Briefings

A security breach involving device-authentication keys affected approximately 18,835 wallets, prompting owners of old-key devices to perform additional authenticity checks. The incident occurred after October 2, 2026, and requires immediate verification despite online Keystone verification passing. The specific number of affected wallets is 18,835, and the timeframe is post-October 2, 2026.

Key points

• Approximately 18,835 wallets were affected by a device-authentication key theft incident occurring after October 2, 2026.
• Owners of old-key devices must perform additional authenticity checks even if the wallet passes Keystone's online verification.

Context

This finding relates to a security vulnerability where device-authentication keys were compromised, leading to a significant number of wallets being affected. The incident requires immediate verification for affected users.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the specific number of affected wallets (18,835) and the date of the incident (after October 2, 2026). No details on the specific nature of the compromise, the impact on user funds, or the timeline of the attack are provided.

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