Ledger, a leading security firm in the digital asset space, has disclosed a critical vulnerability affecting a widely used chip in Solana mobile phones. According to their research team, the flaw allows for a complete takeover of the device. The attack method involves directing targeted electromagnetic pulses at the chip, which can compromise its core functions. This technique reportedly enables an attacker to bypass standard security protocols and gain what Ledger describes as “full and absolute control” over the smartphone. The implications for users storing private keys or accessing crypto applications on such devices are severe, as the vulnerability could lead to a total loss of funds and data. While specific device models were not named in the initial advisory, the finding highlights ongoing hardware security challenges within the mobile crypto ecosystem. Ledger has emphasized the importance of robust, tamper-resistant hardware design and is urging manufacturers to review and fortify their security architectures against such sophisticated physical attacks.
