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Ledger confirms spy chip implant behind wallet crypto thefts

BleepingComputer·October 12, 2026·1 min read
Ledger confirms spy chip implant behind wallet crypto thefts

Ledger confirmed that some devices sold through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis contained a hardware implant that drained users' cryptocurrency wallets. The implant compromised the devices' security, allowing attackers to steal funds. Ledger did not specify how many devices were affected or the total amount stolen, but urged customers who purchased from CryptoBilis to check their devices.

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