Content overview: “Ledger Halts Sales in 7 Asian Markets as $86M Drain Suspected”. Hardware wallet maker Ledger has asked resellers in seven Asian markets to pull its devices from shelves following a suspected $86 million theft. The move comes after a customer in Germany discovered a malicious implant in a device purchased from European electronics chain MediaMarkt Saturn, which has also suspended sales. The affected Asian markets were not disclosed, but the action signals a widening supply chain security crisis for the cryptocurrency storage firm.
Ledger is investigating how the tampered devices entered retail channels and whether the $86 million drain is linked to the implants. The company has not confirmed the exact amount stolen or the number of victims, but the figure suggests a coordinated attack. Security experts warn that supply chain attacks on hardware wallets are particularly dangerous because users trust the devices to keep their private keys safe. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.