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Ledger wallet tampering suspected after reports of crypto thefts

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: The Verge

What happened

Reports have been mounting that users of the Ledger crypto wallet have seen their accounts drained, and it appears to be related to tampered hardware sold by CryptoBillis.

Key facts

  • Reported by The Verge and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:39:16 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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