Warning of asset theft from hardware wallets

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Warning of asset theft from hardware wallets

Background

Reports of widespread theft of user assets in Southeast Asia

The incident is linked to wallet buyers from an intermediary reseller

The reseller has immediately halted sales and shipments of products

Focus

Investigation into a possible supply-chain attack and hardware tampering

Estimated losses of tens of millions of dollars across various crypto networks

Ledger advises against setting up newly purchased devices

Implications

Urgent need to move assets to a new account and recovery phrase

Decline in investor trust in the hardware wallet distribution network

Conclusion

The possibility of physical tampering with devices demands vigilance and immediate action from recent buyers

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