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Ledger says 'spy' chip inside CryptoBilis Ledger devices transmitted wallet keys over mobile network
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
A covert chip in third-party Ledger devices could exfiltrate master keys over mobile networks, undermining trust in self-custody hardware.
Supply-chain tampering hits crypto self-custody confidence
CATALYST TO WATCH
Ledger or CryptoBilis remediation and device recall details
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Unverified scope could overstate or understate real exposure
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The hardware-wallet maker gave its first public account of how a covert component in devices sold by CryptoBilis could steal users’ master keys without changing Ledger’s software.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
AFFECTEDBitcoin
AFFECTEDCrypto
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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