Permanent Security Vulnerability Threatens Crypto Devices Powered by Solana Seeker

A new vulnerability in the hardware of Solana Seeker smartphones has been revealed, posing a significant risk to users’ crypto holdings. Researchers discovered that the MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chip within these devices suffers from a permanent security flaw. This means attackers can access private keys and potentially take control of the device without software updates or patches. This vulnerability allows for attack execution during the boot phase through electromagnetic fault injection, bypassing system-level protections. The impact of this vulnerability is significant, as it affects all devices using this specific chipset. It has been documented that with consistent and strategic attacks, complete device compromise may occur in just minutes.