Wallet provider SafePal says data breach exposed personal info of nearly 40,000 customers — 2026-08-16

Impact Vector: Crypto Infrastructure · Aug 16, 2026 · 2m

## Short Segments ## Feature Story SafePal, a prominent crypto wallet provider, has disclosed a significant data breach affecting nearly 40,000 customers. The breach exposed personal information such as names, physical addresses, and contact details, but crucially, it did not compromise any cryptocurrency funds, private keys, or seed phrases. The breach was traced back to a flaw in a third-party order-tracking plug-in, which allowed unauthorized access to customer data. This incident highlights the ongoing vulnerabilities in the crypto infrastructure, particularly concerning third-party…