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Ledger Confirms Hardware Implanted with Malicious Component, Linked to $86M Losses, Urges Users to Regenerate Seed Phrases

Original sourcecryptotimes.io

Summary

Ledger confirmed that at least one device tied to the CryptoBilis case contained an unauthorized hardware implant, supporting the theory of physical supply chain tampering, in a case involving over $86 million in suspected crypto asset losses in Southeast Asia. Ledger issued urgent guidance: if pur…

Key points

  • Directly affects users who bought hardware wallets through third-party channels, providing immediately actionable asset migration steps.
  • Hardware wallets are seen as the last line of defense for self-custody security; if supply chain tampering is confirmed, it will shake user trust in physical devices.
  • Recent Ledger buyers should check their purchase channel and consider replacing devices and seed phrases; resellers and brands need to strengthen factory verification and tamper-proof packaging.

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