Security· ★★★★· bearish·

Ledger supply-chain attack spreads to Europe as user finds hardware implant in wallet

  • —The device was bought from an official Ledger reseller in Europe and opened weeks later
  • —Suspicious wiring not found in genuine Ledger hardware points to physical tampering
  • —The implant uses an older design; newer versions may hide behind the screen
  • —Ledger's Genuine Check may not detect modifications if the Secure Element is intact
Why it matters: The case undermines trust in hardware wallets, as users struggle to verify devices and the attack may reach new regions.
Source: PANews