Data Breach
Ledger Data Breach
1.0M records exposed • June 2020
Ledger makes hardware wallets for crypto. Hackers stole their customer list and then sent phishing emails to a million people pretending to be Ledger, trying to steal their crypto.
What Happened
Ledger, the hardware wallet manufacturer, suffered a breach of their e-commerce database. The data was later leaked, leading to targeted phishing of crypto holders.
Attack method: E-commerce database breach
What Data Was Exposed
Email addresses, Names, Phone numbers, Mailing addresses
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What to Do If You're Affected
- 1.
Never enter recovery phrases anywhere
- 2.
Ignore all phishing claiming to be Ledger
- 3.
Only use official Ledger Live software
Lessons for Businesses
- • Customer lists of crypto companies are valuable
- • Physical addresses enable targeted attacks
- • Hardware wallet companies must secure all data
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