Ledger changes wallet sales rules after crypto thefts

Ledger has introduced new security requirements for its authorized retailers on October 15, 2026, after attackers installed hidden electronic components inside genuine cryptocurrency wallets to steal users’ recovery phrases and access their funds. The hardware wallet manufacturer confirmed that attackers had purchased legitimate devices, modified them and returned them to circulation through distribution channels in Southeast Asia. Ledger has suspended regional reseller sales, inspected devices from retail stores and warehouses, and begun working with law enforcement to trace the stolen funds. The company maintains that its internal systems, operating software and security chips were not compromised. Investigators are continuing to…