Ledger confirms spy chip implant behind wallet crypto thefts
Summary
Ledger confirms that some Ledger X hardware wallets sold through CryptoBilis were tampered with via a spy hardware implant, draining users' crypto. The implant can capture seed phrases and relay data over LTE, with researchers noting variants and counterfeit supply chains. Ledger urges customers to avoid unauthorized resellers and use Genuine Check, though implants may evade detection if the Secure Element remains intact.