Ledger researchers disclose Tangem card flaw; Tangem says risk to everyday users is ‘virtually non-existent’

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Ledger researchers are disclosing a critical flaw in Tangem cards, revealing a laser attack that resets passwords by bypassing a recovery-state check in the firmware, potentially compromising sensitive information. Tangem claims the risk to everyday users is 'virtually non-existent', but the vulnerability highlights security concerns in the growing market of hardware wallets and contactless payment cards.