Ledger users warned of potential implant in Malaysian devices
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Former Mt. Gox CEO Mark Karpelès shared photos of a tampered Ledger as the company paused a Southeast Asian reseller tied to reported losses A hardware wallet is supposed to be the vault. According to Mark Karpelès, at least one Ledger bought in Malaysia came with a stowaway built into the vault door. On October 9, 2026, the former Mt. Gox CEO posted photos of a Ledger device he said contained a hidden physical implant tucked into the screen padding.
Source: Crypto Briefing
