Trezor Data Leak: 14,000 Crypto Users Exposed via Shipping Partner

Crypto wallet company Trezor has warned that the personal data of roughly 14,000 customers was exposed — not through its own systems, but through the company that ships its products, ShipMonk.

First, some quick background. Trezor makes a "hardware wallet" — a small physical device (like a USB stick) that stores the secret keys needed to access your cryptocurrency. It's considered one of the safer ways to hold crypto because the keys stay offline.

Trezor stressed that no crypto funds were stolen and no devices were hacked. The problem is leaked personal contact information, which scammers can use to trick people. This is called "phishing" — when criminals pretend to be a trusted company or person to steal your money or passwords.

Here's what was exposed for customers who ordered between May 10 and August 8 in the US, UK, Sweden, Colombia, Brazil, Italy, and Portugal:

• 11,742 users may have had their name, home address, phone number, and email exposed
• 1,947 users may have had their name, city, and email exposed

This isn't the first time. In January 2024, Trezor said about 66,000 users were at risk after a similar phishing threat involving people who had contacted its support team. Crypto owners have reported scammers using everything from physical letters in the mail to fake text messages and calls pretending to be relatives or officials.

The takeaway: If you own crypto, be extra careful with any message asking for your details or urging urgent action. Legitimate companies like Trezor will never ask for your secret recovery phrase or private keys. When in doubt, contact the company directly through its official website.

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