importantSYS.SOURCE: The Hacker News• 2026-08-18T14:40:45+05:30

SafePal Hardware Wallet Maker Addresses Data Exposure of 39,798 Customers Due to Authorization Flaw

#hardware #data exposure #phishing #privacy #cybersecurity

SafePal disclosed an authorization flaw in an order-tracking plugin that exposed customer data including names, emails, and addresses for 39,798 users, though wallet credentials and financial information were not compromised. The company has since fixed the issue, implemented stricter data retention policies, and taken down fraudulent websites linked to the breach.

SafePal has disclosed that an authorization flaw in an order-tracking plug-in exposed the names, email addresses, shipping addresses, phone numbers, and purchase details of approximately 39,798 customers.

The hardware wallet maker said all affected customers were notified individually by email on August 16 from [email protected], with the subject line "[Important] Your SafePal Order

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