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How I hacked a hardware crypto wallet and recovered $2 million

Joe Grand · talk · Watch on YouTube

Security & hackingCryptographyEmbedded systems & DIY electronics

What it is

Joe Grand recounts being hired to hack a Trezor One hardware wallet and recover $2 million of cryptocurrency. He describes three months of experimentation, voltage glitching, failures and high-stakes attempts with only one chance to get it right.

Why Hacker News recommends it

Recommended as a gripping real-world hardware hacking story and a showcase of Joe Grand's skill.

  • 2 people recommended it
  • 2 different months
  • 1 strong recommendations
  • first 2022, last 2023

What HN commenters said

  1. “these two videos blew my mind.”

    Joe Grand's wallet hack

    anyfactor, 2022-11 · Strong recommendation · in “Starlink User Terminal Modchip”

  2. “a cool video about someone hacking a Trezor One. Very enjoyable watch.”

    Hacking a Trezor One to recover crypto

    barbazoo, 2023-05 · Recommendation · in “Kaspersky: Case study: fake hardware cryptowallet (Trezor)”

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Topics: trezor, fault injection, voltage glitching, joe grand, cryptocurrency recovery

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