{"id":21052,"date":"2026-10-11T12:03:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:03:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21052"},"modified":"2026-10-11T12:03:26","modified_gmt":"2026-10-11T12:03:26","slug":"ledger-wallet-tampering-suspected-after-reports-of-crypto-thefts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.theck1.no\/?p=21052","title":{"rendered":"Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts"},"content":{"rendered":"

AI-rewritten:<\/strong> This is a summary of an article from The Verge, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story.<\/p>\n

The Verge • Terrence O\u2019Brien • October 10, 2026<\/strong><\/div>\n\n

Reports suggest a spy implant inside some Ledger crypto wallets caused an $86 million theft. The hardware, sold by reseller CryptoBillis, allegedly contains a small circuit board that intercepts screen data like seed passphrases and sends it to attackers via SIM card. This allows criminals to drain funds from user accounts without compromising Ledger’s own systems.<\/p>\n

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Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to stop all sales while investigating. The attack appears to target users in Southeast Asia who purchased wallets through the reseller rather than directly from Ledger. Photos shared online show the unauthorized component sandwiched under the device screen during initial setup.<\/p>\n

Ledger confirmed that at least one impacted user’s device held this implant. The company has provided guidance for customers to check if their own wallets have been tampered with, though no direct evidence links Ledger’s official products to the breach.<\/p>\n

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Source:<\/strong> The Verge • Terrence O\u2019Brien • October 10, 2026<\/p>\n

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AI-rewritten: This is a summary of an article from The Verge, rewritten by AI (Qwen, running locally) to make it easier to read. The facts come from the original article – read it for the full story. The Verge • Terrence O\u2019Brien • October 10, 2026 Reports suggest a spy implant inside some Ledger crypto<\/p>\n

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