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Cryptocurrency hardware wallets on store shelves and a single wallet on a counter.

Ledger Halts Asia Sales After Supply-Chain Attack Compromises Wallets

Trezor is stepping up its game to protect users, implementing a stricter legal framework and tighter checks on device sourcing, storage, and handling. Ledger, meanwhile, is warning users to be vigilant after discovering that devices sold by a Southeast Asian reseller had been compromised, allowing thieves to steal cryptocurrency recovery phrases.

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Hardware wallets and devices on display in a brightly-lit retail shelf with one item slightly askew.

Ledger Exposes Supply-Chain Attack Behind Crypto Theft

Ledger just confirmed a shocking case of tampering behind recent crypto thefts, tracing the issue to a single reseller, CryptoBilis, and finding an unauthorized hardware implant in one user's device. The company is now working with authorities to catch the culprit and reach out to affected users.

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Close-up of open crypto hardware wallet with internal components exposed, revealing small unauthorized implant.

Ledger Uncovers Unauthorized Hardware Implant in CryptoBilis-Sold Wallets

If you bought a Ledger wallet from CryptoBilis in the last 90 days, don't set it up yet - Ledger's investigating reports of stolen funds linked to devices sold by this reseller. Consider moving your assets to a new Ledger device if you've already set one up.

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Person at desk with laptop and hardware wallet, laptop screen blurred, wallet app shows suspicious recovery page.

OkoBot Malware Targets Hardware Wallets with Seed Phrase Phishing

Beware of OkoBot malware, a sneaky threat that's been targeting hardware wallet users since April 2025, tricking hundreds of victims in over 25 countries into divulging their seed phrases through clever phishing tactics. This malicious software can even infiltrate legitimate wallet apps like Ledger and Trezor, replacing their interfaces with fake recovery pages.

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