In a decisive move following a significant security incident, Ledger, a well known crypto hardware wallet manufacturer and security firm, announced a response plan. Approximately $ 600,000 in assets were stolen from users due to an exploit involving blind signing on EVM decentralized applications (dapps). Ledger detailed on Dec. 20, 2023, that it has …
Ledger Connect Kit Breach: Hacker Siphons $484K, Company Rolls Out Version 1.1.8
The unknown attacker that compromised Ledger’s Connectkit Library has reportedly siphoned $ 484,000 from wallets, according to the onchain intelligence firm Lookonchain. Ledger disclosed a former employee fell victim to a phishing attack and the attacker gained access to the Ledger Connectkit Library and uploaded a malicious bug. Ledger Responds to $ …
Ledger Library Exploit Alert: Users Warned Against Interacting With Dapp Front Ends Amid Wallet Drainer Risk
According to several reports, there’s been an alleged Ledger Connectkit Library exploit and people are being warned not to interact with decentralized application (dapp) front ends. Reportedly, the library that maintained several dapps now contains a wallet drainer. *Editor’s Note: The end of this article was updated at 9:02 a.m. (EST) on Dec. 14, 2023, […]
Counterfeit Ledger App Scams Crypto Users Out of Over $760K on Microsoft App Store
According to onchain analyst Zachxbt, hackers got away with more than $ 768,000 after sneaking a counterfeit Ledger Live application into the Microsoft App Store. Out of the stolen stash, the attack netted over 16.8 bitcoins worth $ 588,000. Hackers Steal Over $ 760,000 in Crypto Through Fake Ledger App on Microsoft …
Ledger Taps Paypal for US Crypto Buys
Crypto security firm and hardware wallet manufacturer, Ledger, announced its integration of Paypal payments for U.S. customers. This will allow Ledger Live users to buy bitcoin (BTC), ethereum (ETH), bitcoin cash (BCH), and litecoin (LTC) within the app using Paypal. Ledger Enables Paypal Payments for US Customers to Streamline Crypto Purchases Within App On Wednesday, […]