2023-12-15
FINAL TIMELINE AND UPDATE TO CUSTOMERS: 4:49pm CET: Ledger Connect Kit genuine version 1.1.8 is being propagated now automatically. We recommend waiting 24 hours until using the Ledger Connect Kit again. The investigation continues, here is the timeline of what we know about...
Decrypt
Crypto wallet maker Ledger updates Connect Kit, saying a former employee “fell victim to a phishing attack” that let a hacker insert malicious code
Crypto wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed an exploit that led it to warn users to “stop using dapps” started because a former employee fell for a phishing scam.
UPDATE: The genuine Ledger Connect Kit 1.1.8 is now fully propagated. Ledger and WalletConnect can confirm that the malicious code was deactivated. You are now safe to use your Ledger Connect Kit. Reminder that that we always encourage clear signing.
Decrypt
Crypto wallet maker Ledger updates Connect Kit, saying a former employee “fell victim to a phishing attack” that let a hacker insert malicious code
Crypto wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed an exploit that led it to warn users to “stop using dapps” started because a former employee fell for a phishing scam.
🚨We have identified and removed a malicious version of the Ledger Connect Kit. 🚨 A genuine version is being pushed to replace the malicious file now. Do not interact with any dApps for the moment. We will keep you informed as the situation evolves. Your Ledger device and...
Decrypt
Crypto wallet maker Ledger updates Connect Kit, saying a former employee “fell victim to a phishing attack” that let a hacker insert malicious code
Crypto wallet manufacturer Ledger has confirmed an exploit that led it to warn users to “stop using dapps” started because a former employee fell for a phishing scam.
2023-08-17
Upon launch, @paypal in Ledger Live will allow users to purchase $BTC, $ETH, $BCH and $LTC using PayPal balance, eligible bank, or debit card. (Available only in the US, subject to applicable state law).
CoinDesk
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with PayPal to let US users buy BTC, ETH, BCH, and LTC in its Ledger Live app through their linked PayPal accounts
Helene Braun / CoinDesk :
Our mission has always been to build ease-of-use and security for critical digital assets. That's why we're integrating @PayPal into Ledger Live. You can now buy crypto with PayPal and get it into your custody. Learn more here: https://www.ledger.com/... [video]
CoinDesk
Crypto hardware wallet maker Ledger partners with PayPal to let US users buy BTC, ETH, BCH, and LTC in its Ledger Live app through their linked PayPal accounts
Helene Braun / CoinDesk :
2023-05-17
Exciting update, Ledger has a new product, Ledger Recover, that's launching soon: https://www.ledger.com/recover 🧵Here's what Ledger Recover is and what it isn't, explained by @P3b7_ & in the thread below. [video]
Cointelegraph
Crypto wallet startup Ledger faces criticism after unveiling an optional seed phrase recovery subscription service that some security experts say is insecure
Many members of the crypto community believe Ledger's latest seed phrase recovery feature is a bad idea. — 362 Total views
Ledger Recover is an optional subscription for users who want a backup of their Secret Recovery Phrase. You don't have to use it, and can continue managing your recovery phrase yourself if that's why you bought a Ledger.
Cointelegraph
Crypto wallet startup Ledger faces criticism after unveiling an optional seed phrase recovery subscription service that some security experts say is insecure
Many members of the crypto community believe Ledger's latest seed phrase recovery feature is a bad idea. — 362 Total views
2022-12-06
“It's a pleasure to be sharing the stage with my friends, Ian and Pascal. 2 years ago, they approached me to help them. They asked, “Can you work with us to reinvent the Ledger?” I was curious about these new technologies, and the security team that built them.” - @tfadell.
Wired
A look at Tony Fadell's new Ledger Stax crypto hardware wallet with an E Ink touchscreen, manufactured by Foxconn for Ledger and debuting on December 6 for $279
The product guru made Ledger's new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you'll never get FTX'd.
“Right now I carry around a bunch of things in a wallet in my pocket: - credit cards - an insurance card - a transit pass - my identification card In my other pocket is my phone...and it actually has a lot of those cards on it. Why am I carrying both?” https://twitter.com/...
Wired
A look at Tony Fadell's new Ledger Stax crypto hardware wallet with an E Ink touchscreen, manufactured by Foxconn for Ledger and debuting on December 6 for $279
The product guru made Ledger's new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you'll never get FTX'd.
“It hit me: “Wait a second! I've been here before!” This is what MP3 players looked like BEFORE the iPod!” - @tfadell. https://twitter.com/...
Wired
A look at Tony Fadell's new Ledger Stax crypto hardware wallet with an E Ink touchscreen, manufactured by Foxconn for Ledger and debuting on December 6 for $279
The product guru made Ledger's new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you'll never get FTX'd.
Ledger Nano has sold millions...but this is just the beginning. It's time for the world of digital security to have its iPod moment. So, we called in the only person on the planet who could tackle this challenge... the inventor of the iPod, @tfadell.
Wired
A look at Tony Fadell's new Ledger Stax crypto hardware wallet with an E Ink touchscreen, manufactured by Foxconn for Ledger and debuting on December 6 for $279
The product guru made Ledger's new hardware wallet—a tiny vault for digital cash—flashy and fun. Plus, with this gadget you'll never get FTX'd.
2021-01-14
The information obtained by these agents is 93% similar to the previous data dump. However, 7% (around 20,000) of the customer records breached are new. We have directly contacted the concerned users to inform them about this.
CoinDesk
Ledger offers a 10 bitcoin bounty for details on the hacker who stole info on 272K crypto wallet device owners and says 20K more user records have been exposed
Recently, we shared news of a data dump. On December 23, we were alerted by our e-commerce provider Shopify about an incident in April & June ‘20 where their rogue team members exported merchants’ customer databases. Ledger was included. More details: https://www.ledger.com/... https://twitter.com/...
CoinDesk
Ledger offers a 10 bitcoin bounty for details on the hacker who stole info on 272K crypto wallet device owners and says 20K more user records have been exposed
We are dedicated to taking action against this incident. Here's an update on our ongoing efforts to strengthen our security practices and pursue justice: https://www.ledger.com/...
CoinDesk
Ledger offers a 10 bitcoin bounty for details on the hacker who stole info on 272K crypto wallet device owners and says 20K more user records have been exposed
2020-12-22
We have set up a webpage sharing the anatomy of these phishing attacks so you can avoid falling for them and report any new attacks you receive: https://www.ledger.com/...
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :
Since July, we have done everything possible to make Ledger stronger for the future. We have hired a new Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). We are further hardening our already strong systems and have thoroughly reviewed our data policy.
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :
We have notified the French data protection authority regarding the data breach and are working with other data protection authorities across the world. Our Customer Support team is working 24/7 to answer your questions.
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :
Today we were alerted to the dump of the contents of a Ledger customer database on Raidforum. We are still confirming, but early signs tell us that this indeed could be the contents of our e-commerce database from June, 2020.
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :
We are continuously working with law enforcement to prosecute hackers and stop these scammers. We have taken down more than 170 phishing websites since the original breach.
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :
We were aware of this data breach, alerted the authorities, our users, and have been fighting downstream attacks ever since. For more information on this breach, please see the original entry in our FAQ: https://support.ledger.com/...
BleepingComputer
Personal info including emails, home addresses, and phone numbers of 272K+ users of hardware cryptocurrency wallet Ledger are freely available on hacker forums
Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer :