Security· ★★★★· bearish·

Experts warn hardware wallets are vulnerable to hidden supply-chain implants

  • —Ledger confirmed a malicious chip in a wallet sold via CryptoBilis
  • —Implants intercepted seed phrases and relayed them over cellular networks
  • —Trezor said its devices have not seen similar attacks
  • —Trezor reduced its reseller count as a preventive measure
Why it matters: Supply-chain attacks undermine trust in hardware wallets and push users to diversify risk across multiple providers.
Source: CryptoHamster
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