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SafePal latest crypto hardware wallet maker affected by breach, with nearly 40,000 impacted

The Record · · International · Data Breaches

The crypto hardware wallet company SafePal confirmed a data breach on Sunday, telling users that nearly 40,000 customers had information stolen during a recent security incident.

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