Ledger Thieves Might Have a New Big Problem—Stealing From Criminals
The Ledger wallet crisis just took another twist that could, in theory, lead to movie-like battles between criminal groups, as “big boss task scam bros” reportedly lost millions to Ledger hardware wallet tamperers. Analysts at blockchain analysis firm Chainalysis found that three addresses attributed to task scammers collectively lost 60 BTC ($4.9 million) when their […]
Chainalysis analysts found that three addresses attributed to task scammers collectively lost 60 BTC, worth about $4.9 million, to Ledger hardware wallet tamperers. The incident adds a twist to the ongoing Ledger wallet crisis, suggesting thieves may now be targeting criminal groups. For traders, the story is largely anecdotal and does not signal a broad market shift, though it highlights persistent security risks in crypto self-custody.
