2026-05-03 · tangem
Tangem published a new security-focused post on the top hardware wallet threats and how to stop them. The article is aimed at helping users understand where custody failures really come from. It’s especially relevant because hardware wallets are only as safe as the habits around them.
Tangem laid out the main risks facing hardware wallet users and paired them with mitigations. The post is a threat model more than a feature launch.
For self-custody, the cost of losing keys or exposing recovery material is usually permanent asset loss. Operational mistakes, not just hackers, are often the real failure mode.
Cold storage works by keeping sensitive signing material offline and minimizing exposure. Combined with good backup discipline, it sharply reduces the attack surface for theft and key compromise.
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