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

According to Huoxing Finance, on October 11, Ledger Support announced that it has confirmed the presence of an unauthorized hardware implant in a device belonging to an affected user. The company is currently contacting affected users and continuing its investigation. Ledger has appealed for tips from individuals with relevant information and stated 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 emphasized that there is currently no evidence that its security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised. For users who purchased Ledger devices from this distributor, if initialization has not yet been completed, they are advised not to begin the setup process; if setup has already been completed, they should consider transferring their assets to a new Ledger signing device generated with a new recovery phrase. Ledger stressed that security threats continue to evolve, and the company is continuously enhancing its security measures while advancing more sophisticated anti-tampering solutions. Users are also reminded to remain vigilant against scams exploiting this incident and to obtain the latest information exclusively through official Ledger channels. Ledger will never request users to provide their 24-word recovery phrase.