Odaily Planet Daily reports that Bitcoin News posted on X that Ledger stated the number of affected devices is limited, and all confirmed cases related to the October 9 fund theft incident involve devices sold through the Southeast Asian distributor CryptoBilis. Ledger’s internal systems and direct sales channels were not compromised. CryptoBilis has suspended all hardware wallet sales, and Ledger is cooperating with law enforcement and contacting affected customers. Ledger advises buyers from CryptoBilis not to initialize unused devices; users who have already initialized their devices should transfer funds to a new wallet using a new mnemonic phrase. The investigation is ongoing.
Ledger Confirms Limited Devices Affected in Supply Chain Attack Linked to CryptoBilis
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Ledger confirmed that a limited number of devices were affected in a supply chain attack linked to CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian dealer. All known cases from the October 9 theft involve devices sold through this channel. Ledger’s internal systems and direct sales remain secure. CryptoBilis has suspended hardware wallet sales, and Ledger is collaborating with authorities and affected users. Ledger advises CryptoBilis customers not to initialize unused devices and urges those who have to transfer funds to new wallets with fresh mnemonics. The on-chain update underscores an ongoing cryptocurrency investigation.
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