Claude AI Model Identifies Vulnerability Behind $86M Coldcard Hack

A Reddit user has claimed that Anthropic's AI model Claude identified the critical vulnerability in Coldcard hardware wallets within eight minutes. The claim comes amid an ongoing security incident targeting Coldcard users, where four separate attacks have stolen approximately $86 million worth of Bitcoin.

The user stated that Claude Code was asked to review the source code for vulnerabilities and pinpointed the flaw that enabled the hacks. The vulnerability is reportedly a flaw in the source code that had not been properly reviewed, allowing an attacker to exploit it remotely.

This incident highlights the growing role of AI in identifying software vulnerabilities and underscores the potential of AI to enhance cybersecurity measures. However, it also raises concerns about the dual-use nature of such technology, which could be used by malicious actors to discover and exploit weaknesses.