đš Ledgerâs security team has identified an unauthorized hardware implant in a limited batch of Ledger Stax physical crypto wallets.
The chip was covertly integrated into the printed circuit board during manufacturing or assembly at a third-party facility. This embedded microchip is capable of intercepting the seed phrase (mnemonic recovery phrase) as it is generated or entered on the walletâs screen and secretly transmitting the data wirelessly to an external attacker-controlled device.
The issue affects only specific Stax wallets purchased through unauthorized distributors and third-party marketplaces between July and September 2026. Devices ordered directly through the official Ledger store have undergone a full supply chain audit and are confirmed to be completely safe. The manufacturer emphasizes that only the physical hardware assembly of a specific batch was compromised, while the core Secure Element chip architecture and underlying firmware were not breached.
The Ledger team has already recalled the compromised batch and released a dedicated firmware update that automatically verifies the device's hardware integrity upon connecting to the Ledger Live application. Stax users are strongly advised to run a diagnostic check on their wallets, and if any doubts remain, to immediately transfer their assets to backup addresses and contact official support for a free replacement device.
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The chip was covertly integrated into the printed circuit board during manufacturing or assembly at a third-party facility. This embedded microchip is capable of intercepting the seed phrase (mnemonic recovery phrase) as it is generated or entered on the walletâs screen and secretly transmitting the data wirelessly to an external attacker-controlled device.
The issue affects only specific Stax wallets purchased through unauthorized distributors and third-party marketplaces between July and September 2026. Devices ordered directly through the official Ledger store have undergone a full supply chain audit and are confirmed to be completely safe. The manufacturer emphasizes that only the physical hardware assembly of a specific batch was compromised, while the core Secure Element chip architecture and underlying firmware were not breached.
The Ledger team has already recalled the compromised batch and released a dedicated firmware update that automatically verifies the device's hardware integrity upon connecting to the Ledger Live application. Stax users are strongly advised to run a diagnostic check on their wallets, and if any doubts remain, to immediately transfer their assets to backup addresses and contact official support for a free replacement device.
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