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SAFEPAL BREACH EXPOSES 39,798 CUSTOMERS

SECURITY DESK1 MIN READ
MON, AUG 17, 2026

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Cryptocurrency hardware wallet provider SafePal disclosed a data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers after a vulnerability was exploited to steal order information. A threat actor is now selling the compromised data.

SafePal, a popular crypto hardware wallet platform, confirmed the breach stemmed from a flaw that allowed attackers to access customer order details. The company notified affected users of the incident. According to reports, the stolen dataset includes personal information from approximately 39,798 customers. A threat actor has appeared on underground forums claiming to sell the data, though the asking price and additional details remain unclear. Safepal has not yet disclosed the specific nature of the compromised information beyond order details, nor has it provided details on the vulnerability's timeline or how long data was exposed before discovery. The breach adds to a growing list of security incidents targeting cryptocurrency platforms and wallet providers. SafePal users should monitor their accounts for suspicious activity and consider changing passwords associated with their accounts as a precaution.

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