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Reddit User Claims Claude Found Flaw Behind $86M Bitcoin Hack in 8 Minutes

BitcoinWorld Reddit User Claims Claude Found Flaw Behind $86M Bitcoin Hack in 8 Minutes A Reddit user has claimed that Anthropic’s AI model, Claude, identified the critical vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets that was exploited in a series of thefts totaling approximately 1,367 BTC, worth around $86 million.

The user, posting under the handle Impressive-Gene-421 in a Bitcoin-focused subreddit, said that Claude Code was asked to review the source code for vulnerabilities and, after roughly eight minutes of analysis, pinpointed the flaw that enabled the hacks.

Context of the Coldcard Exploit The claim comes amid an ongoing security incident targeting Coldcard users, a popular brand of hardware wallets known for their emphasis on security.

The attacker has reportedly executed four separate attacks, with the latest occurring as of this morning, bringing the cumulative stolen amount to 1,367 BTC.

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