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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 is behind a series of cryptocurrency thefts from users' wallets. According to the security report, the implanted component allowed attackers to siphon funds from affected devices. The disclosure raises serious questions about supply-chain security for hardware wallets, and crypto users are being urged to verify their devices and move funds if they suspect tampering.

Why now: The confirmation of a physical spy implant in widely used crypto wallets is alarming for anyone storing cryptocurrency on hardware devices.

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