Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implants in Some Hardware Wallets According to Jinsecai, on October 11, Bitcoin News posted on X that Ledger has confirmed at least one affected user’s device contained an unauthorized hardware implant, and is currently cooperating with relevant authorities and SEAL_911 to investigate the matter. Hardware wallet distributor CryptoBilis has suspended sales of all hardware wallets. Ledger stated there is currently no evidence that its internal security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. Ledger advises users who purchased devices from CryptoBilis and have not yet completed setup to refrain from doing so. Users who have already completed setup should consider generating a new seed phrase and transferring their Bitcoin to a new hardware wallet. Ledger also stated it is developing additional tamper-resistant security measures.
Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implants in Some Wallets
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Ledger confirmed a security breach involving unauthorized hardware implants in certain wallets, according to on-chain news. The company is collaborating with authorities and SEAL_911 to investigate. CryptoBilis has suspended sales of hardware wallets. Ledger stated that its internal systems remain secure. Users who purchased devices from CryptoBilis are advised not to set up the devices and to transfer funds using a new seed phrase. The company is also strengthening tamper-proof protections.
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