Trezor Cuts Its Resellers After Ledger Finds Spy Implant in Crypto Wallets
Trezor is ending reseller authorizations on January 1, 2027, after Ledger confirmed that wallets sold by a Southeast Asian retailer carried a hidden implant that sent out users' recovery phrases.
AI summary
Trezor will end reseller authorizations on January 1, 2027, following Ledger's confirmation that wallets sold by a Southeast Asian retailer contained a hidden implant that exfiltrated users' recovery phrases. The incident exposes supply-chain vulnerabilities in hardware wallet distribution, a critical concern for self-custody holders. Traders should watch for broader scrutiny of hardware wallet vendors and potential shifts toward direct-from-manufacturer purchases, which could pressure reseller-dependent sales channels.
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