Ledger supply-chain attack drains over 60 BTC from wallet tied to alleged crypto scammer
The attack highlights vulnerabilities in hardware wallet supply chains, potentially undermining trust in self-custody and prompting regulatory scrutiny. The post Ledger supply-chain attack drains over 60 BTC from wallet tied to alleged crypto scammer appeared first on Crypto Briefing.
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A supply-chain attack targeting Ledger hardware wallets drained over 60 BTC from a wallet linked to an alleged crypto scammer. The incident exposes vulnerabilities in hardware wallet supply chains and could undermine trust in self-custody solutions, potentially inviting regulatory scrutiny. Traders may watch for negative sentiment around hardware wallet providers and self-custody practices, though the direct market impact is limited to the stolen funds.
