malware
$86 Million Crypto Heist Linked to Ledger Signer Hardware Implant
Medium
Summary
A hardware implant, secretly added to Ledger signers sold through a Southeast Asian reseller (CryptoBilis), has been used to steal cryptocurrency from users. The implant intercepts data displayed on the screen during setup and transmits it over LTE using a provisioned eSIM. Ledger has advised users to stop using affected devices and move their assets to new signers. The total losses are estimated at $86 million.
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