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Trezor, a renowned cryptocurrency wallet manufacturer, acknowledges the breach of their official X (formerly Twitter) account this week, despite implementing stringent security protocols, such as robust passwords and two-factor authentication (2FA). Unauthorized activity was detected on their X account at 11:53 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2024, stemming from a sophisticated phishing attack that had been meticulously planned over several weeks. Despite the platform's security measures, including strong passwords and 2FA (with no reliance on SMS), their X account was compromised on March 19, 2024. Attackers disseminated unauthorized posts, including requests for users to send funds to an unknown wallet address and links to a fraudulent token presale. The breach was promptly identified, and fraudulent posts were removed to mitigate damage. The breach unfolded as a calculated phishing attack, initiated on February 29, 2024. The attackers posed as a credible entity in the crypto space, engaging Trezor's PR team on X to schedule an interview with their CEO. Subsequent communication led to the sharing of a malicious link disguised as a Calendly invite, redirecting team members to a page soliciting X login credentials. Immediate steps were taken to mitigate the impact, including the deletion of unauthorized posts and revocation of active sessions, including third-party apps. A comprehensive security audit is underway to investigate the breach further and identify methods used by the attackers to bypass security measures. Trezor reassures the public that the breach of their X account does not compromise the integrity of their products. Trezor wallets are designed to safeguard digital assets offline, with critical operations occurring within the secure confines of the device. Rigorous security practices, including regular audits and continuous testing, underpin the trust in their products, which remain open-source and public for transparency and testing purposes. This commitment has earned the trust of over 1.5 million customers globally.