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Implants in Ledger wallets raise concerns about a wider supply-chain compromise

zetter-zeroday.com 16 min read Editor score 7/10

Hardware implants reported in Ledger wallets have been linked to about $102 million in stolen crypto, with reports spanning multiple device models and sellers. The investigation highlights the security risks of compromised hardware supply chains.

What

• Hardware implants have been found in Ledger wallets sold by an authorized Malaysian reseller and a European electronics chain.

How

• Reports describe implants in Nano X, Flex and Stax devices; researchers say newer implants appear more sophisticated and harder to detect.

Why it matters

• Compromises at authorized sellers show why hardware supply-chain security must account for attackers exploiting customer trust.

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