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The hunter becomes the prey — the dog brings it out, only for the chicken to snatch it 😀: A scammer gets... swindled by another hacker, losing $4.8 million! A job scammer had just made a "spiritual transaction," transferring 60 BTC to 3 Ledger wallets, and before he could celebrate, a more skilled hacker cleaned him out. Talk about "there's always someone sharper than you"—it's enough to make you laugh and cry!
Deep dive: Ledger admitted that criminals had tampered with the hardware, installing hidden components in genuine devices to steal recovery phrases (seed phrases). When even a cold wallet is no longer "cold," absolute security is just a deceptive flash of lightning!
What should traders do?
Buy hardware wallets directly from the official website; never buy secondhand or "insanely discounted" products. Carefully inspect the seals and packaging before setting up the device.
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The cold wallet has fallen! $90 million is gone just like that, and the official self-check couldn’t even detect it?! ⚠️

I’ve said it before: a cold wallet isn’t a safe—it’s just a drawer shaped like one. Don’t say you weren’t warned: what happened with Ledger today is a harsh lesson.

Here are the facts: Ledgers sold by Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis were tampered with by a criminal gang. They opened the devices and soldered a spy chip onto the screen’s ribbon cable. When you set up your wallet, it read the 24 recovery words displayed on the screen and sent them back to the gang using its built-in LTE. The private-key chip was untouched, and signatures worked normally. Even Ledger’s official authenticity check couldn’t detect it—and Ledger has admitted as much.

An on-chain researcher estimates that $93.2 million across 315 wallets is gone. Tether froze 10 million USDT, but the rest is basically unrecoverable. The Kuala Lumpur shop closed on October 9, but the money was gone before then.

What’s the maddening part? Karpeles, the former Mt. Gox CEO, took one apart and uncovered this implant back in March. Ledger knew this was possible. Yet the warnings weren’t adequate, and today the two CEOs are even arguing online, with one saying, “You’re no white knight.” Put simply, Ledger can’t shrug off the blame: it knew in March, the breach came to light in October, and what recourse do people who bought devices during those seven months have?

So here’s the bottom line: five ways to protect yourself, in plain English. Buy hardware wallets only from the official website. Don’t risk it just to save a few bucks with a reseller—Trezor has already started cutting out third-party resellers, which tells you where things are headed. Inspect the device as soon as it arrives: if you see an unfamiliar little board on the ribbon cable or sloppy soldering, return it immediately. Always write your recovery phrase by hand and keep it offline—this is the absolute baseline. Split up large holdings; don’t keep your entire net worth in one wallet. Those 315 wallets are a cautionary tale. If you bought a Ledger from CryptoBilis, follow the official advice: if you haven’t initialized it, don’t. If you have, move your coins to a new device with a new recovery phrase as soon as possible.

$BTC $ETH $BNB The funds sitting in your wallet aren’t 100% safe. Just make sure you’re not the easiest target.

Let’s talk in the comments: would you still trust a cold wallet with your big money?

#Ledger #硬件钱包 #防骗 #ColdWalletSecurity

The guy who lost 850,000 BTC says Ledger knew about a wiretapping chip in its devices back in March. The CEO shot back: “So now you’re the white knight?”

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès took a device apart and found a hidden circuit board that could steal your 24-word recovery phrase. Ledger’s own security guide from March included a photo of a similar spy chip, and the company even admitted that Genuine Check can’t detect it—as long as the original secure chip is still there, the check acts like it doesn’t see anything. The CEO’s response? Dig up Karpelès’s old history from 2014.

The million-dollar question: When you buy a hardware wallet, are you paying for device security—or customer support that likes to argue? Pick a side in the comments—A: Two wrongs don’t make a right; Karpelès is right to call them out. B: Mt. Gox crashed and burned too, so what gives him the right to criticize anyone?

$BTC $ETH #硬件钱包 #Ledger

Ledger CEO takes a direct shot at former Mt. Gox boss: stop pretending to be a white knight🤡
It’s quite a spectacle to hear someone who lost 850,000 BTC lecture others about transparency. Karpelès says advance disclosure could have saved 90 million—a fair point, but coming from him, it’s got a touch of dark humor. In the hardware wallet business, supply-chain security matters a lot more than talk.

$BTC #Ledger

Hardware wallets are a joke now! $90 million drained, and Ledger’s official checks didn’t catch a single one 😱

Absurd doesn’t even begin to cover it—the whole point of buying a hardware wallet is that your private key never goes online. But this batch came with a “phone line” built right in.

The criminal gang bought genuine devices and soldered a listening device into the screen’s ribbon cable. When you powered it on and set it up, as the screen displayed your 24 recovery words, it secretly read them and used its own LTE signal to text them back to the gang’s hideout. No need for your Wi-Fi or computer. And Ledger’s official authenticity check still stamped every device “genuine, untampered.”

The result: over 300 wallets drained, with estimated losses exceeding $90 million. CryptoBilis, the Malaysian distributor, has already closed its Kuala Lumpur store. The official advice: if you bought a device through this distributor, move your crypto immediately and generate a new recovery phrase.

Put simply, the worst part isn’t the $90 million—it’s that the “cold wallet = safe” reputation has been shattered. The verification system spent all that time guarding against software attacks, while someone just tampered with the hardware. What are you supposed to do about that?

One more thing: only buy hardware wallets from the official website. Don’t be tempted by a small discount from a reseller—the few dollars you save could end up being the shipping fee for your entire net worth.

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Did you buy your device through an official channel?

#Ledger #硬件钱包 #防骗 #加密货币 #Security

🔓 A real Ledger, a real box… and your 24 words still end up with a thief. It’s not the wallet that was hacked: it’s the route between the factory and you.

📌 The facts (Ledger, Oct. 13–15, 2026)
• Criminals bought genuine Ledgers, opened them, and hid a tiny chip inside
• They were resold through distributors, including CryptoBilis (Malaysia)
• During setup, the chip reads the 24 recovery words displayed on the screen and sends them over a mobile network (eSIM)
• Wallets were drained on Oct. 9; losses topped $86M according to analysts (Straits Times), a figure Ledger has not confirmed
• Sales suspended in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong; MediaMarkt removes Ledger from its shelves in Europe

🧠 How it works
Ledger’s secure chip and software weren’t cracked. The implant is beside them: it simply copies what you see. So authenticity checks still pass. Whoever has your 24 words has your funds.

⚖️ The nuance
• Ledger says its servers and direct sales are secure
• All confirmed losses came from CryptoBilis devices
• Trezor is also reducing its distributors (contracts end on Jan. 1, 2027)

👤 Fatou, in Dakar, found a “new” Ledger for less in a Facebook group. She wanted to store her $BTC and her USDT on it. The low price is exactly the trap: she doesn’t know who opened the box before her.

✅ Buy from the manufacturer or an authorized reseller. Never buy secondhand, and never use a recovery phrase that’s already been written down. In doubt? New device, new phrase.

Where did you buy your wallet? 👇

Not financial advice. DYOR.
Sources: Ledger, The Block, BleepingComputer, Straits Times.

#Crypto #Sécurité #Ledger #Africa

📱 Ledger Unveils “Atom”: Transforming Hardware Wallets into a Dual-Mode Smartphone! 🔐✨

Under market pressure and aiming to redefine Web3 security, Ledger has officially announced its next-gen device: Ledger Atom! 🚀

Instead of relying on a secondary device, Ledger is bringing the everyday phone experience and cold storage security under one roof.

🔥 Key Highlights of Ledger Atom:
📲 Everyday Apps Integration: Run mainstream social & messaging apps like WhatsApp, Instagram, and TikTok directly on the device.

🛡️ Dual-Mode Security Architecture: standard smartphone functionality runs isolated from a isolated, ultra-secure mode driven by Ledger OS to guard private keys.

🔒 Hardware-Level Privacy: Features physical switches to cut power directly to the camera and microphone, alongside advanced tamper-protection.

🌐 Data-Only Connectivity: Supports 4G/5G data for dApps, DeFi, and social browsing without cellular phone/SMS vulnerabilities.

💡 What This Means for Crypto Adoption
Is the gap between Web2 convenience and Web3 self-custody finally closing? As self-custody adoption grows, hybrid devices like Atom could set a new benchmark for protecting $BTC , $ETH ,$SOL , and other digital assets against mobile phishing and malware risks!
👇 What are your thoughts? Would you switch to a dual-mode crypto smartphone for daily use, or do you prefer keeping your cold wallet completely offline? Let’s discuss below!

#writetoearn #Ledger #CryptoNews #Web3 #Write2Earn

The Mt. Gox guy has finally spoken up—Karpelès claims Ledger knew back in March about a sophisticated spy implant, and he tore into their response, calling it “a level-five fire alarm that’s actively on fire” 🔥

Enjoy the drama all you want, but this hardware wallet trust crisis is no joke. Veteran crypto folks know how Mt. Gox went down. When it comes to security, don’t pretend everything’s fine if you’re missing either audits or transparency.

$BTC #Ledger #MtGox

🚨 A security disaster rocks the crypto world… $91 million vanishes from Ledger wallets! 🔥

Galaxy Research has revealed the staggering toll of an attack targeting Ledger wallet devices through the supply chain:

💸 Estimated total losses: $91 million.

🔴 474 wallet addresses were robbed.

🐳 $56.6 million remained in addresses controlled by the attacker as of October 15.

⚠️ How did the breach happen?

The attackers physically tampered with some Ledger devices distributed through a retailer in Southeast Asia, planting hidden components to steal wallet recovery phrases.

✅ Ledger confirmed that its systems and security chips were not compromised.

📌 The most important lesson: a cold wallet is no absolute guarantee of security if the device is tampered with before it reaches you!

❓ Do you still trust cold wallets after this incident?

#Ledger

What does it mean to get what you deserve? This is it!
#Ledger One of the hardest-hit victims in the recent hardware wallet supply-chain attack turned out to be a scammer.

He had more than 60 $BTC stolen from him, worth about $4.8 million. The irony? The money itself had been scammed from others. He ran a “fake order” part-time job scam, luring ordinary people in with small commissions, then claiming their accounts had a negative balance and they needed to top up before they could withdraw—gradually swindling them out of their money.

On September 22, he transferred the proceeds of his scams to three Ledger addresses, presumably thinking they’d be safe in cold storage. But on October 9, hackers completely drained all three addresses, and the funds eventually ended up in the same wallet flagged as being linked to theft.

A man who made money by deceiving others ultimately fell victim to more professional criminals.
The real-life version of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind it.

People were already telling Ledger last December: your wallets have spy chips installed. Former Mt. Gox CEO Karpelès told Cointelegraph that at least two groups had approached Ledger as early as last December. In March this year, white-hat hacker Joe Grand even placed a Nano X with a malicious chip right in front of Ledger. The company said it was investigating—and then nothing. The result? $86 million stolen, and not a single public warning. The safe seller knew the lock was broken before the thief did—pick one in the comments: A. Keeping quiet makes you an accomplice / B. Isolated cases don’t warrant making a big fuss $BTC $ETH #Ledger #ColdWallet

💥 Big news: Ledger received reports of “tampered devices” as far back as December last year. Why didn’t they say anything?

There’s a new development in the Ledger/CryptoBilis saga—and this time, it’s about old reports. Cointelegraph just broke the story:

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès told Cointelegraph that at least two people reported “tampered devices” to Ledger in December 2025. (Vietnamese crypto educator Tai Zen was one of them.)

Even more concerning: security researcher Joe Grand submitted a report to Ledger on March 4, 2026, about an implant in a Nano X he’d bought from Lazada Thailand in August 2025. Ledger confirmed they’d received it and said it was “under internal investigation.” And then… nothing. They never issued a warning to users.

Both men are now asking the same question: Months have passed—where’s the warning?

Karpelès did give them some credit: “It’s understandable to get a single report about a device from some shady seller, but as the reports pile up and the technology gets more sophisticated, surely users should be warned to be cautious.”

For comparison, Joe Grand also reported tampered devices sold through unauthorized TikTok/Facebook channels to Trezor this August. Trezor’s response: “As soon as the first case appears through an authorized channel, we act as quickly as possible, including directly warning customers.” Now that’s a different level of response.

For context: According to the latest figures from Bitquery (10-15), the CryptoBilis supply-chain attack has caused cumulative losses of around $102 million, affected 324 wallets across six blockchains, and Tether has frozen $10M.

In other words: This wasn’t the first time Ledger received an implant report—it was just the first time they acknowledged the scale of the problem. The real question is: Where were the warnings signals between last December and this March? What happened during those 10 months?

How would you rate Ledger’s crisis communications this time?

#硬件钱包 #Ledger
For reference only; not investment advice

【$BNB 】Can even a cold wallet spy on you? This supply chain attack has me shook

The big story over the past couple of days: Ledger devices sold by a Southeast Asian distributor called CryptoBilis had been tampered with. A tiny circuit board with an LTE module was hidden beneath the screen, secretly sending out recovery phrases. Reports say total losses have exceeded $86 million, involving BTC, ETH, and TRON. One guy had just set up a new wallet, and $5 million vanished in a single transaction.

Ledger has suspended the distributor, saying its own systems are fine. CZ called it a localized supply chain attack and recommended letting new wallets sit for a few weeks before transferring large amounts.

My takeaway: buy wallets directly from the official store and move large sums gradually. Mainly because I don't have much money to move anyway—feeling super secure.

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#钱包安全 #Ledger #CZ #CryptoDaily

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès pointed out that Ledger had received multiple reports since December 2025 of hardware wallets being tampered with and fitted with malicious components, but had issued no public warnings. Security researcher Joe Grand reported a tampered Nano X purchased through Thailand’s Lazada to Ledger on March 4, 2026. Ledger acknowledged the report and said it was investigating internally. On October 9, a security incident involving devices sold by CryptoBilis was disclosed. Karpelès urged Ledger to strengthen its user warnings, as similar reports were increasing and attack methods were becoming more sophisticated. #安全警告 #Ledger #Hardware Wallet

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès warned that Ledger had received multiple reports since December 2025 of hardware wallets being tampered with and fitted with malicious components, but had yet to issue a public warning. On March 4, 2026, security researcher Joe Grand bought a tampered Nano X through Thailand’s Lazada and reported it to Ledger, which acknowledged the report and said it was investigating internally. On October 9, a security incident involving devices sold by CryptoBilis, an authorized distributor in Southeast Asia, was disclosed. Karpelès urged Ledger to strengthen its user warnings, as similar reports were increasing and attack methods were becoming more sophisticated. #安全警告 #Ledger #Hardware Wallet

Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès warned that Ledger has received multiple reports since December 2025 of tampered hardware wallets with malicious components installed, but has yet to issue a public warning. On March 4, 2026, security researcher Joe Grand reported to Ledger that he had purchased a tampered Nano X through Thailand’s Lazada. Ledger acknowledged the report and said it was conducting an internal investigation. On October 9, a security incident involving devices sold by CryptoBilis, an authorized reseller in Southeast Asia, was disclosed. Karpelès urged Ledger to strengthen its user warnings as similar reports increase and attack methods become more sophisticated. #安全警告 #Ledger #hardwarewallet

Even the Mt. Gox veterans are piling on now—Ledger has really lost it this time 🤡
They were warned back in December that hardware wallets had been tampered with, yet they dragged their feet until something finally happened. What were they doing all this time? They’re treating users’ asset security like a joke.
Enjoy the drama if you want, but remember the lesson: don’t blindly trust hardware wallets either. Supply chain audits and timely warnings are what really matter.

$BTC #Ledger #MtGox

⚠️ Hackers are now exploiting the Ledger incident to launch a new scam aimed at draining your crypto wallets.

After millions of dollars were recently stolen from physically modified Ledger devices, scammers are now taking advantage of users’ panic.
SlowMist is warning about a fake security update campaign that uses Ledger’s official visual branding to look completely legitimate.

Victims receive a message telling them that an urgent update is needed to protect their device from spyware.
The fake process features different Ledger models, an authenticity check, and an “Update Now” button, making it look like a genuine security procedure.

Never start an update from a link received by email, and never enter your recovery phrase on a website or computer.
A genuine update is performed through the official Ledger app.

#Ledger

🚨 YOUR CRYPTO WALLET CAN BE GENUINE — AND STILL BE COMPROMISED!

Ledger has confirmed a sophisticated attack involving genuine hardware wallets secretly modified with hidden components.

Reports estimate approximately $90M in stolen crypto, although Ledger has not confirmed a final total.

The attackers didn't need to break the blockchain. They targeted the recovery phrases during wallet setup.

🛡️ 3 LESSONS:

1️⃣ Buy hardware wallets through trusted channels and verify the seller.
2️⃣ Never share or type your recovery phrase into websites or messages.
3️⃣ If your device may be compromised, follow official security guidance and move funds to a newly secured wallet with a new recovery phrase.

🕌 MUSLIM INVESTOR REMINDER:

Protecting entrusted wealth matters. Researching investments is important, but securing the assets you already own deserves equal attention.

📌 SAVE this security checklist.

💬 Did you know a genuine hardware wallet could be physically modified before reaching its buyer?

#CryptoSecurity #Ledger #CryptoEducation #HalalCryptoGuide

Putting out fires while holding a launch event: Ledger’s make-or-break week

What happened: On October 10, Ledger confirmed that counterfeit hardware implants had been added to genuine devices. Criminal groups bought genuine devices, modified them, then returned them to distribution channels. A hidden chip read the 24 recovery words displayed on-screen during setup, then transmitted them over LTE. On-chain researchers say reported losses exceeded $86 million, and Tether has frozen around $10 million in $USDT. The authorized reseller CryptoBilis, which operates mainly in Southeast Asia, was involved; a second compromised device was discovered in Singapore.

Developments: Two-pronged response. Cut off distribution: Resellers in seven Asian markets delisted the devices; sales were suspended in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong, and Germany’s MediaMarkt also delisted them. New rules prohibit resellers from putting devices on store shelves and from reselling returned products. Launch a new product: At the Op3n event in Paris on October 15, Ledger unveiled Atom, an Android device with two separate systems: everyday apps are isolated from an EAL6+ secure chip running Ledger OS, while an FPGA takes over the screen during signing. Core Protection can detect screen removal or drilling even when the device is powered off. A physical switch disconnects the camera and microphone. It comes preloaded with Solana Mobile’s Seeker apps and supports approvals by AI agents. The Founder Edition costs $849 ($100 refundable deposit); the retail edition costs $899. Shipping is scheduled for summer 2027, with initial sales exclusively through Ledger’s website.

Impact: The incident pulls away the curtain: hardware wallets’ weak point isn’t the chip, but “how the genuine device gets into your hands.” Trezor has already tightened its reseller network, and the industry’s distribution model is being forced to change.

A note of caution: Stax has a track record. At the 2022 Op3n event, Ledger promised to ship in March 2023, but actual shipments were delayed until 2024. Atom is still “pending certification,” so take its timeline with a grain of salt.

Takeaway: Hardware security is shifting from “the device is tough enough” to a supply-chain battle over “the chain is clean enough.” For now, do just one thing: buy from the official website, and avoid secondhand devices and anything advertised as “brand new, unopened.”

This is not investment advice. DYOR; trading involves risk.

#Ledger
#HardwareWallet
#Security