This post aims to address concerns surrounding a breach of our official X (formerly, Twitter) account earlier this week. Despite stringent security protocols, including strong passwords and two-factor authentication, we detected unauthorized activity on our X account at 11:53 PM on Tuesday 19 March. The breach appears to have arisen from a sophisticated and calculated phishing attack that was in the works for weeks. We want to stress here that the security of all our products remains unaffected. This incident has in no way impacted or compromised the security of Trezor hardware wallets o ..read more

The recently launched Bitcoin ETFs are booming, Bitcoin price is flirting with all-time highs, and the much-anticipated Bitcoin halving (What’s that? — this can help) is just around the corner. It’s shaping up to be a period where Easter dinner conversations are bound to be peppered with talk of Bitcoin’s latest moves. For the relatives and friends you introduced Bitcoin to last year, their gratitude (assuming the market sentiment remains bullish) might just come in the form of extra helpings of dessert passed your way. And for the skeptics or naysayers? Well, let’s just say it’s not too ..read more

Imagine this. You have a cherished family secret recipe for an exquisite sauce that’s been passed down for generations. It’s priceless and crucial to protect. (Precious like your recovery seed, which helps in safeguarding your coins and tokens). Typically, your family has written down the ingredients and instructions for this secret sauce on a sheet of paper. If this paper gets lost, destroyed, or falls into the wrong hands, the unique flavor could be lost forever or replicated by others without your consent. So, what’s the way out? In comes — Shamir backup. ? How, you ask ..read more

If you’ve skimmed through CT (Crypto Twitter), crypto news sites and YouTube videos, or a crypto-centric newsletter, chances are you’ve come across the term Bitcoin halving. Not yet? Go back and have a look. Halving Is Coming! ? For perspective, the graph below shows the interest in the term ‘Bitcoin Having’ from Google Trends over the past year (you could say, it’s done a 6x!). Source: Google Trends As we head towards the actual date of the halving, these echoes are only bound to grow, so we’re hoping to bring in some clarity around the concept. In this primer, we’ll ..read more

If the hacks, scams, and phishing attempts are anything to go by, navigating the world of crypto requires a thoughtful approach to security. Being well-informed and prepared can make all the difference. Here are some handy tips to remember to keep scams and phishing attempts at bay, ✅ Bookmark legitimate and trusted sites One way to ensure that you are accessing a legitimate Trezor web wallet is to bookmark it in your browser. This will allow you to quickly access the site without having to type in the URL each time. Make sure to only bookmark web wallets that are known to be legiti ..read more

A recent report by web3 security firm Scam Sniffer estimates that phishing scams stole around $300 million worth of cryptocurrencies in 2023. We cannot stress this enough. Staying vigilant against phishing attacks! If you’re clueless about what these are, here’s more. While not exhaustive, here are five red flags that should immediately signal the potential for a phishing attack, ? Unsolicited requests for sensitive information No Trezor representative will EVER seek your recovery seed, over email, customer support, website, or any form of communication. If you receive an email ..read more

Phishing is a way that cyber attackers trick users into revealing sensitive information. Think of it like fishing — just that, in the case of phishing, you’re the catch ?. Specifically, your data, contact information, passwords, and in the case of hardware wallets, recovery seeds. Trezor users are often targeted with fake emails, websites, or phone calls that appear to be from Trezor. Attackers may ask users to enter their seed phrase, provide login credentials, or connect their device to a malicious website. Just remember. Under no circumstance will any Trezor representative seek your r ..read more

We are issuing a warning regarding a security incident involving an unauthorized email that was sent out to our newsletter database on 24th January 2024. The email impersonated Trezor, and was sent from a third-party email service provider we use. Note: While the recent incident differs from the one we encountered on January 17th, involving unauthorized access to the third-party support ticketing portal we use, it is possible that we are being targeted by skilled hackers on a larger scale. We are closely monitoring both incidents and cannot draw any conclusions for now. Detailed inf ..read more

Summary We are investigating a security incident that occurred on January 17th, 2024, where there was unauthorized access to the third-party support ticketing portal we use. We want to reassure our users that their digital assets have not been compromised in any way through this incident. The security incident we’ve identified has implications for customers who have interacted with Trezor Support since December 2021. While this represents a small part of our entire user base, up to 66,000 contacts were present in the system during that time. We are making every effort to work with the thi ..read more

As 2023 winds down, we at Trezor are taking a moment to reflect on a year marked by milestone achievements, growth, and an even emboldened commitment to our mission of making crypto security easy. This year also marks a decade since we founded the crypto hardware wallet industry. Yes! We celebrated our 10th birthday on the 12th of December. ? SatoshiLabs on Twitter: "10 years ago on this day our story has begun and what a journey it's been so far! From an invention that ultimately changed the world of crypto to a holding of four amazing tech companies on a mission to empower independence ..read more