Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts

Reports of unauthorized fund withdrawals from Ledger hardware wallets have surfaced, prompting an investigation into potential supply chain tampering. The security concerns appear linked to devices sold by a third-party retailer, CryptoBillis. Ledger has officially requested that the retailer halt all sales of its hardware wallets while the company conducts a thorough forensic analysis of the impacted devices. Preliminary findings from Ledger confirm that at least one of the compromised units contained unauthorized modifications, suggesting a breach in the distribution channel rather than a flaw in the core Ledger firmware. Users are advised to exercise caution when purchasing hardware wallets from non-official sources. Ledger continues to work with affected customers to determine the extent of the tampering and is coordinating with relevant authorities to address the security incident. The company maintains that its direct sales channels remain secure and unaffected by this specific supply chain issue.