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Ledger Wallets Found Tampered in Europe
New social media reports indicate that Ledger wallets, which were previously found to be tampered with in Asia, may also be compromised in Europe. The investigation into a recent $93.4 million wallet theft, which affected Ledger wallets sold by CryptoBilis, an authorized reseller, has uncovered hidden hardware implants in devices purchased from Mediamarkt, a German chain of stores with a presence in several European countries including Italy, Spain, Turkey, Poland, Austria, and the Netherlands. The tampered devices were found to have a hidden implant that failed to hide behind the device screen, making their detection difficult. Former Mt Gox CEO Mark Karpeles noted that the devices read 'Eurasian version,' suggesting different versions for different regions. Johannes (4, 4), who acquired a compromised wallet from Mediamarkt, explained that the implant was an earlier version and did not transfer his funds to the exploiter. Ledger has acknowledged the presence of a hidden implant in one of the affected devices but has not confirmed the tampering in devices sold through resellers. The company has encouraged affected users to contact Ledger Support and file complaints with their local law enforcement authorities. This discovery highlights the potential for Ledger wallets to be compromised in multiple regions and underscores the need for users to be cautious and verify the authenticity of their devices.