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Ledger confirms spy chip implant behind crypto wallet thefts

Original: Ledger confirms spy chip implant behind wallet crypto thefts

Hardware wallet maker Ledger has confirmed that a spy chip implant was behind thefts of cryptocurrency from users' wallets. According to a report by BleepingComputer, malicious hardware was implanted in devices, allowing attackers to siphon crypto assets from victims. The disclosure has alarmed customers who rely on hardware wallets specifically for protection against compromise.

Why now: Hardware wallets are marketed as the safest way to store cryptocurrency, so confirmation of a physical spy implant raises serious security concerns for crypto holders.

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