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Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant in Customer Wallet Amid $93.2M Theft Investigation
Ledger has confirmed that a hardware implant was found in the wallet of one affected customer. The company explained that its Genuine Check feature can verify the integrity of the secure element, but it is unable to detect spying implants when the secure element remains intact. Bitquery has estimated a suspected theft amount of $93.2 million affecting 315 wallets across six blockchain networks. The estimate does not include wallets on modified devices and does not prove that an implant was responsible for every loss. Ledger has advised purchasers of CryptoBilis devices to avoid initializing unused hardware. The guidance also recommends that users set up their devices using a new phrase on a trusted device. This advisory follows the widening investigation into the alleged theft. The statements highlight ongoing concerns about supply‑chain security for hardware wallets.