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According to Decrypt, privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet Sparrow Wallet released version 2.5.4 on August 28. Developer Craig Raw stated that the update was driven by an AI-assisted code review, with the majority of fixes originating from it. This review was prompted by the recent seed generation code vulnerability exploit affecting Coldcard, as well as the release of unrestricted AI models in China, which has significantly enhanced vulnerability scanning capabilities across large codebases. Key updates include: validating the authenticity of transactions returned by Electrum servers, enforcing stricter BitBox02 hardware wallet security requirements (firmware v9.4.0 or higher required), patching local DNS leaks, and masking sensitive credentials in debug logs. Raw noted that there are no indications of any exploits being leveraged, user funds remain secure, and he still advises all users to update at their earliest convenience.
security researchers have discovered an information-stealing malware targeting MacOS devices that is attacking crypto users. It can hijack Telegram Desktop sessions, steal passwords and wallet databases, further controlling user accounts and stealing digital assets. Affected wallets and applications include: Exodus, Atomic, Electrum, Wasabi, Monero, and others.Security experts advise that users with potentially infected devices should immediately treat them as "untrusted devices," terminate all active Telegram sessions, and change both their Telegram two-factor authentication password and desktop app password. Additionally, users should not enter seed phrases, private keys, or wallet passwords on the infected device, and should generate a new wallet and migrate their assets. (FinanceFeeds)