Keystone to Eliminate Nearly 19,000 Wallets Following Major Security Breach

10/27/2026

Keystone will destroy nearly 19,000 unsold devices after a website breach exposed customer information and a key that could allow counterfeit wallets to pass authenticity checks.

10/27/2026

The breach exposed 25,964 buyer records, some kept past Keystone’s 180-day deletion policy after an automated tool failed without the firm noticing.

10/27/2026

Attackers obtained the factory key that proves Keystone's hardware wallets are genuine, and 25,964 buyer records were affected. The company says recovery phrases and private keys were not involved.

10/27/2026

Keystone initially disclosed a leak of customer information but has since disclosed that hackers also stole a key that could allow counterfeit wallets to pass authenticity checks.

10/26/2026

Owners of old-key devices received after Oct. 20 need additional authenticity checks, even if the wallet passes Keystone's online verification.... Read the full story at The Defiant