Fake Ledger Website Ranks #1 on Google Search, Attracts Over 1 Million Visits in 30 Days

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A fraudulent Ledger website now ranks #1 on Google, tricking users into revealing their 24-word recovery phrases. On-chain data shows over 1 million visits in 30 days. Zscaler previously uncovered malicious ads impersonating Ledger that directed users to fake verification pages. Ledger is investigating an $86 million theft linked to CryptoBilis in Southeast Asia. Top altcoins remain under close watch amid rising phishing threats.

BlockBeats report: On October 10, security researcher @cyberscrilla discovered a fraudulent Ledger website and app appearing at the top of Google search results, designed to trick users into revealing their 24-word recovery phrase. According to Google data, the site reportedly received over 1 million visits in the past 30 days.


Previously, in a September investigation, cybersecurity firm Zscaler found malicious Google ads impersonating Ledger and redirecting users to fake wallet verification pages. Ledger is currently investigating a suspected wallet theft case involving customers of Southeast Asian distributor CryptoBilis, with estimated losses of $86 million.

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