🚨 Security Alert on Android 🚨
Discovery: Ledger identified a critical vulnerability in MediaTek Dimensity 7300 (MT6878) chips.
Nature of the flaw: It is a hardware defect that cannot be patched.
Method of attack: Electromagnetic pulses that break the boot ROM and give the attacker total control at the EL3 privilege level.
Consequence: It destroys the device's "root of trust," exposing private keys and sensitive data.
📱 Affected devices
Smartphones with Dimensity 7300 chip, including the Solana Seeker.
There is no solution through software updates.
⚠️ Risks
Theft of private keys from mobile wallets.
Exposure of sensitive information.
Permanent vulnerability due to the silicon defect.
🛡️ Recommendations
Do not use these smartphones as primary wallets.
Migrate funds to hardware wallets with dedicated secure elements.
Follow MediaTek and Ledger updates for possible mitigations.
Promote education in the community about the risks of relying on smartphones to safeguard crypto assets.
👉 In conclusion: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chips present an irreversible hardware flaw that compromises the security of mobile wallets. The safest option is to use hardware wallets.
