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Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident

By Mathew Di Salvo

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Trezor has reduced the number of resellers it works with following supply-chain tampering incidents affecting competitor Ledger. Trezor stated there is no evidence its devices have been compromised, describing the move as a preventive measure.

Why it matters

Trezor stated it reduced the number of resellers "so we can more effectively check those we work with" as a "preventive step, taken out of an abundance of caution."

Key facts

  • Trezor reduced its reseller network as a preventive step to more effectively vet vendors following supply-chain incidents at Ledger.
  • Ledger confirmed an unauthorized hardware implant capable of reading seed phrases in a device sold by Malaysia-based reseller CryptoBilis.
  • Trezor stated there is no evidence indicating that any of its own devices have been compromised.

Source excerpt · Bitcoin Magazine

Bitcoin Magazine Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident Hardware manufacturer Trezor has said it is checking which vendors it works with following reports of lost funds from Ledger models. This post Trezor Reduces Number of Resellers Following Ledger Drainage Incident first appeared on Bitcoin Magazine and is written by Mathew Di Salvo .