✉news BusinessCrypto first seen 11 h ago, last 2 h ago, peak #22
Ledger Implant Thieves Steal $4.8M in Bitcoin From Scammer
Original: Scammer Gets Scammed: Ledger Implant Thieves Steal $4.8M in Bitcoin
A criminal gang used implanted or tampered Ledger hardware wallets to intercept funds, ultimately making off with roughly $4.8 million in Bitcoin from what is described as a fellow fraudster, in a case being summed up as a scammer getting scammed. The episode highlights ongoing risks around hardware wallet tampering in the crypto industry.
Why now: The irony of a scammer losing millions to hardware wallet thieves is drawing attention amid continued concern over Ledger device supply-chain tampering.
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