A crypto scammer moved millions in stolen funds into hardware wallets for safekeeping, only to watch a second thief drain every last coin days later. The chain of events reveals a supply chain threat that could put far more than one scammer’s ill-gotten gains at risk.
Quick Read
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A crypto scammer lost over 60 BTC (~$4.8M) to Ledger hackers after storing task-scam proceeds in three compromised CryptoBilis wallets.
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Hidden hardware implants in CryptoBilis-sold Ledger devices captured 24-word recovery phrases via embedded eSIM, enabling thieves to drain an estimated $90 million.
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Ledger is investigating implants beyond CryptoBilis, meaning every Ledger owner may need to verify their device’s origin and transfer assets to a fresh wallet.
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