Ledger Confirms Unauthorized Chip in Device Amid $92.9M Crypto Movement Estimate
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Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant in one customer’s crypto wallet linked to the CryptoBilis investigation, while an independent analysis estimated that $92.9 million moved from 311 wallets. Ledger confirmed the modified device on Oct. 10 and said it found no indication that its security infrastructure, systems or services had been compromised. The company is contacting affected customers as the investigation continues. The estimated cryptocurrency movements span TRON, Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum, BNB Chain and Polygon. About $70.5 million moved from TRON wallets and $16.8 million from Bitcoin wallets. The figures were measured Oct. 9 using balances recorded at 12:45 p.m.
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