Ledger says unauthorized implant found in at least one device sold by CryptoBilis
Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in a device linked to crypto losses at CryptoBilis, a Southeast Asian reseller. The company says confirmed cases are limited and its internal systems remain unaffected.
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Summary
- Ledger confirmed that a device tied to recent cryptocurrency thefts contained an unauthorized hardware implant, with all known cases involving wallets sold by the Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis.
- On-chain researchers estimate that $86 million to $93 million was stolen from more than 300 wallets, though Ledger said its internal systems and direct sales channels were not compromised.
- Ledger advised CryptoBilis customers not to initialize unused devices and told those with active wallets to move their funds to a new seed on a device obtained directly from Ledger.
