Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts
Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller…
The Verge reports: Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and suspicion is that it's related to reseller CryptoBillis and a bit of spy hardware.
Ledger has asked CryptoBillis to pause all sales of its wallets while it conducts an investigation. Photos and videos posted on X and Threads.
This technology story centres on the United States. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include CryptoBillis, Ledger and Threads.
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- United States · Americas
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- CryptoBillis, Ledger, Threads
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- Technology
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