Ledger has confirmed finding an unauthorized hardware implant inside one customer’s cryptocurrency wallet during its October 10 investigation into reported thefts involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, as blockchain researchers estimate suspected losses exceeding $86 million.
Ledger Support confirmed the discovery in an official statement, saying the modified device belonged to a user affected by the ongoing investigation. The company said CryptoBilis had stopped selling all hardware wallets as a precaution and that Ledger was contacting affected customers while working with authorities. It has not established whether the implant caused the reported cryptocurrency losses.
Situation Update: Ledger can confirm that one of the impacted users’ devices contained an unauthorized hardware implant. Ledger is reaching out to impacted users as part of the ongoing investigation. If you have information regarding the investigation, please reach out to…
