Tokenpost COLDCARD Investigates Phishing Scam on Official X Account
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- •COLDCARD's X account posted a phishing link on October 11, 2026.
- •The phishing message exploited fears from a previous $130 million theft incident.
- •No unauthorized access was found, suggesting a possible compromise at the platform level.
On October 11, 2026, COLDCARD's official X account posted a phishing link disguised as a security alert, prompting users to migrate their Bitcoin to a fraudulent site. The post claimed a critical vulnerability in the seed-generation process, exploiting fears from a prior $130 million theft incident in July 2026. COLDCARD confirmed no unauthorized logins or access records were found during their internal review, suggesting a possible platform-level compromise. The company has contacted X for an investigation and advised users against interacting with the phishing link. No confirmed financial losses have been reported as a result of this incident. Security experts warn that the phishing attempt is designed to collect recovery phrases from unsuspecting users. The incident highlights the ongoing risks associated with social engineering in the cryptocurrency space.
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