Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Hardware Implant in Affected Device
Written with artificial intelligence.
Ledger Support has confirmed the presence of an unauthorized hardware implant in a device belonging to an affected user. The company is currently in contact with the user and cooperating with law enforcement in the investigation.
Incident Overview
On October 11, Ledger Support announced on X platform that they have confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in a device owned by a user who has been affected. The company is actively reaching out to this user and working with relevant law enforcement agencies, including SEAL 911, to investigate the matter.
Actions Taken
In response to the incident, Southeast Asian distributor CryptoBilis has decided to suspend all sales of hardware wallets until the investigation is completed. Ledger has stated that there are no indications that their security infrastructure, systems, or services have been compromised.
User Advisory
Ledger recommends that users who purchased devices from CryptoBilis refrain from performing any initialization settings. This precaution is intended to protect users while the investigation is ongoing. Previously, analysts indicated that users associated with CryptoBilis might have suffered losses exceeding $86 million due to theft.