Ledger confirms hidden chip in crypto wallet amid $92M theft claims
Summary Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant inside one affected customer’s device during its CryptoBilis investigation. CryptoBilis suspended sales of all hardware wallets while Ledger investigates reported losses involving Asian customers. Ledger advised customers with CryptoBilis devices against setup and recommended fresh recovery phrases for others.
- ▪Summary Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant inside one affected customer’s device during its CryptoBilis investigation.
- ▪CryptoBilis suspended sales of all hardware wallets while Ledger investigates reported losses involving Asian customers.
- ▪Ledger advised customers with CryptoBilis devices against setup and recommended fresh recovery phrases for others.
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Home → News → Ledger confirms hidden chip in crypto wallet amid $92M theft claims Ledger confirms hidden chip in crypto wallet amid $92M theft claims By Olivia Stephanie Oct 11, 2026 at 3:32 PM UTC Edited by Olivia Stephanie News Share Link copied Ledger has confirmed finding an unauthorized hardware implant inside one customer’s cryptocurrency wallet during its October 10 investigation into reported thefts involving Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis, as blockchain researchers estimate suspected losses exceeding $86 million. Summary Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant inside one affected customer’s device during its CryptoBilis investigation. CryptoBilis suspended sales of all hardware wallets while Ledger investigates reported losses involving Asian customers.
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