Hackers can crack wallets through the vulnerabilities of cellular networks.

Experts have established that bitcoin-wallet can be hacked through vulnerabilities, which are currently available in cellular networks. This is a vulnerability in the networks SS7. During the experiment, specialists managed to get access to a pre-created bitcoin-wallet in Coinbase. To date, this exchange is used by about 9 million people.

Using the detected vulnerability, experts managed to intercept SMS messages through which users are sent passwords for one-time use. After that, the user's email address was determined, through which you can access the funds stored on your wallet.

However, at present, mobile operators are working closely with a group of consulting companies in the field of security of telecommunications systems and protection against burglaries, including electronic bitcoins, for storing crypto-currencies.