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BitBox Patches Critical Firmware Vulnerabilities in Hardware Wallets

BitBox has released firmware version 9.26.5 to patch severe wallet flaws, reporting no known exploits or fund losses.

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Marcus Webb · Crypto Desk · 18 Aug 2026 · 1 min read
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BitBox Patches Critical Firmware Vulnerabilities in Hardware Wallets

Hardware wallet provider BitBox has urged all users to update their devices to firmware version 9.26.5 following the discovery of severe security flaws.

According to the company, the vulnerabilities could have potentially put user funds at risk if left unpatched. However, BitBox confirmed that it has received no reports of malicious exploitation or actual fund losses related to the issue.

Users are strongly advised to apply the latest firmware update promptly to secure their hardware wallets.

This article was produced with AI assistance and edited by a Finance Review Daily journalist.
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Marcus reports on digital assets, from spot ETF flows to protocol-level developments in DeFi. He pays particular attention to how institutional adoption is reshaping crypto market structure.

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