AI security tools missed flaw behind $130M Bitcoin wallet hack, says Coinkite

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Bitcoin wallet maker Coinkite warned that AI failed to detect the software flaw exploited in a hack that stole about $130 million from Coldcard users. The vulnerability lay where two firmware components interact, not in code usually reviewed. Coinkite recommends companies relying on AI for security review test it against build boundaries and conduct immediate reviews. The hack shook trust in hardware wallets and self-custody, a core crypto principle. Coinkite tested several frontier AI models but none caught the bug.


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