Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implants in Affected Devices; CryptoBilis Halts Sales

ChainCatcher reports that Ledger Support has issued an update confirming the presence of unauthorized hardware tampering in the device of one affected user. Ledger is currently contacting affected users and continuing its investigation. Ledger urges anyone with relevant information to come forward and states that it is cooperating with relevant law enforcement agencies to hold those responsible accountable. As a precautionary measure, CryptoBilis has confirmed the suspension of all hardware wallet inventory sales until the investigation is complete, and Ledger is actively communicating with them regarding next steps. Ledger states there is currently no evidence that its security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. For users who purchased Ledger devices from this distributor and have not yet completed initialization, it is recommended not to begin the setup process. For users who have already completed setup, it is advised to consider transferring assets to a new Ledger signing device initialized with a new recovery phrase. Ledger emphasizes that security threats continue to evolve, and the company is actively enhancing its security measures while advancing more sophisticated anti-tampering solutions. Users are also reminded to remain vigilant against scams exploiting this situation and to obtain the latest information exclusively through official Ledger channels. Ledger will never ask users to provide their 24-word recovery phrase.