- Expert A cybersecurity researcher discovered a counterfeit Ledger being sold on a Chinese marketplace.
- В Ledger turned out to be modified hardware and firmware designed to collect and disclose sensitive data.
A cybersecurity specialist known by the nickname Past_Computer2901, warned A new scam involving counterfeit Ledger Nano S Plus devices is underway to steal cryptocurrency from users.
He said he bought what he thought was a genuine Ledger device for personal use, but soon after receiving it, he realized it was a sophisticated counterfeit designed to steal funds.
This isn’t a cause for panic, but rather a serious warning. Frankly, I’m still a little shocked by the scale of this operation. wrote He’s on the “ledgerwallet” channel. Reddit.
The expert said he purchased a Ledger Nano S Plus on a Chinese marketplace for the same price as from the official Ledger store. The packaging and product description initially appeared authentic. However, when he connected the device to the original Ledger Live app, which was already installed on his computer, it failed the developer’s built-in authentication.
This prompted him to disassemble the device and discover modified hardware and firmware designed to collect and expose sensitive wallet data.
It appears that the scammers are targeting first-time Ledger users, as the QR code typically found on the box redirects users to download a malicious version of the Ledger Live app, which displays a fake “genuine receipt.”
Fraudsters are using increasingly sophisticated methods to defraud cryptocurrency holders. This week Happy Coin News писалApple removed a fake app simulating the self-custody crypto wallet Ledger after more than 50 investors lost a total of $9,5 million.
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