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Ledger Wallet Security Issue Spreads to Europe
A user named Johannes reported finding unusual wiring inside a Ledger hardware wallet he bought from an official European reseller, suggesting the device may have been tampered with. The Ledger company linked the issue to a reseller in Southeast Asia and said only a limited number of devices were affected. The company is working with authorities and contacting affected customers, advising them to move their funds to a new wallet and report the incident to local law enforcement. The incident highlights concerns about Ledger's supply chain security and the need for stronger measures to prevent unauthorized hardware changes.