Mark Karpelès Says Ledger Spy Implant Turned Up in Devices From 2 More Authorized Resellers
By Unchained
AI summary of the source article
Mark Karpelès reported that spy implants found in Ledger hardware wallets have appeared in devices from two additional authorized resellers in Singapore and Germany. The implants feature three chips and appear designed for mass production.
Why it matters
Implants were previously costly and narrowly targeted, but Karpelès described the new version as made "for mass production" and warned that "we’re likely going to see a lot more of it" in the future.
Key facts
- Spy implants were reportedly discovered in a Ledger Flex from Singapore reseller Metapod and a Nano X from Germany's MediaMarkt.
- The implant uses three chips: one to read the screen, a cellular modem, and an eSIM to transmit data.
- MediaMarkt Saturn halted Ledger sales on October 13, and Ledger asked sellers in seven Asian markets to pause sales.
Source excerpt · Unchained
The Karpelès Lab CEO says he found the implant in a Ledger Flex and a Nano X and that its newest version is built for mass production, while Ledger says German store stock it inspected showed no tampering. The post Mark Karpelès Says Ledger Spy Implant Turned Up in Devices From 2 More Authorized Resellers appeared first on Unchained .