THE VERGE · 2026-10-10 16:36 UTC

Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts

Ledger wallet users report crypto thefts totaling over $86 million, suspected to involve hardware tampering at reseller CryptoBillis. Photos show circuit board implants under the screen that intercept seed passphrases and transmit them to attackers via embedded SIM card. Ledger says its direct systems are uncompromised; the supply chain attack primarily affects Southeast Asian users buying from CryptoBillis.

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