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Ledger Exposes Critical Hardware Flaw in MediaTek Chips Threatening Crypto Security
Ledger Exposes Critical Hardware Flaw in MediaTek Chips Threatening Crypto Security
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Ledger's security team has uncovered a hardware vulnerability in MediaTek's Dimensity 7300 smartphone chip that could compromise cryptocurrency storage. The flaw enables attackers to bypass boot security through electromagnetic interference, potentially exposing private keys stored on affected devices.
MediaTek maintains the chip wasn't designed for financial security applications, with Ledger researchers demonstrating how physical access could exploit the vulnerability. The findings highlight ongoing risks in mobile crypto storage, reinforcing the need for dedicated secure elements in blockchain applications.
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