Keystone Hardware Wallets Compromised: 18,835 Devices to Be Destroyed
A security breach at Keystone has exposed customer data and forced the destruction of nearly 19,000 hardware wallets.
A security breach at Keystone has exposed customer data and forced the destruction of nearly 19,000 hardware wallets. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.19 ($0.1386), down 0.4% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 3 outlets (Bitcoin.com, Crypto.news, Protos), plus live market data, as of Mon, 26 Oct 2026 22:00:01 UTC.
The breach undermines trust in hardware wallet security and exposes thousands of users to potential phishing and scams, highlighting vulnerabilities in the crypto security ecosystem.
- Hackers stole Keystone's device authentication key, compromising 18,835 wallets.
- Personal data of 25,964 customers was exposed in the breach.
- Keystone has suspended shipments and will destroy affected devices.
- The incident follows other recent hardware wallet security issues.
All three outlets - Bitcoin.com, Crypto.news, and Protos - confirm that hackers obtained Keystone's device authentication key, leading to the exposure of 25,964 customers' personal information and the forced destruction of 18,835 hardware wallets. They also agree that Keystone has suspended shipments and will destroy the compromised devices. However, Protos emphasizes the broader trend of hardware wallet vulnerabilities, referencing other recent data leaks, while Bitcoin.com and Crypto.news focus specifically on the Keystone incident details.
Keystone, a hardware wallet manufacturer, has suffered a significant security breach after hackers obtained a device authentication key, according to multiple outlets. The breach has compromised the security of 18,835 hardware wallets, forcing the company to take the drastic step of destroying these devices to protect users.
In addition to the device compromise, the breach has exposed the personal information of 25,964 customers. This includes sensitive data that could be used for phishing attacks, scams, or other malicious activities. In response, Keystone has suspended all shipments and is working to address the security lapse.
The breach was confirmed by Keystone in an October 26 security announcement, as reported by Crypto.news. The company acknowledged the severity of the incident and outlined steps being taken to mitigate the impact on affected customers. This incident follows a pattern of recent security issues with hardware wallets, as noted by Protos.
Hardware wallets are typically considered one of the most secure ways to store cryptocurrencies, but this breach underscores the potential vulnerabilities even in these devices. The exposure of customer data and the need to destroy compromised wallets highlight the serious nature of the incident and its potential consequences for users.
The broader crypto market remains relatively stable, with a total market cap of $2.74 trillion and a Fear & Greed index at 50 (Neutral). However, the Keystone breach could impact investor confidence in crypto security solutions. 
JUST (JST) is currently trading at $0.139167, down 1.30% in the last 24 hours.
Since this brief published about 2 hours ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.24$0.1392 to ₹13.19$0.1386 — -0.39%.
The chart plots JST's price: grey is the move before this brief published, the vertical dashed line marks the moment it published, the horizontal dashed line is the price then, and the coloured area is the move since — from Token Times's market data (daily resolution). It shows what happened after the news, not that the news caused it; many factors move prices. Not financial advice.
At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.43 (about $0.1386), down 1.6% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 9.4% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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Keystone Hardware Wallets Compromised: 18,835 Devices to Be — questions & answers
What information was compromised in the Keystone breach?
The breach exposed personal information of 25,964 customers and compromised 18,835 hardware wallets.
What is Keystone doing in response to the breach?
Keystone has suspended shipments and will destroy the 18,835 compromised wallets.
How does this breach compare to other recent incidents?
Protos notes this incident follows other recent hardware wallet data leaks, indicating a broader trend.
How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?
About ₹14.43 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1386. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.
Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?
JST is down 0.39% since this brief first published — trading at ₹13.19 ($0.1386) now versus ₹13.24 ($0.1392) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from Bitcoin.com, Crypto.news, Protos, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.