Laser Attack Resets Tangem Wallet Passwords on Cards That Can't Be Patched

The security of hardware cryptocurrency wallets has been called into question once again as researchers uncover a sophisticated physical attack targeting Tangem wallet cards. This new vulnerability demonstrates how even specialized hardware designed to protect digital assets can be compromised through determined physical manipulation.

Ledger's Donjon security team has discovered a concerning flaw in Tangem's crypto wallet implementation. By directing a precisely timed laser pulse at the chip embedded within Tangem wallet cards, attackers can reset the card's password to any value of their choosing