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# COLDCARD security audit phishing attack installs remote access tool

**Source:** Unknown  
**Published:** August 5, 2026  
**Original:** https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coldcard-security-audit-phishing-attack-installs-remote-access-tool/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

A phishing campaign is exploiting fears surrounding the recently disclosed COLDCARD wallet vulnerability and suspected $88.6 million Bitcoin theft to trick users into installing ScreenConnect remote access software. [...]

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