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Tampered Ledger Hardware Wallet Reported in Singapore Before Public Disclosure

October 29, 2026, 10:31 PM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

A tampered Ledger hardware wallet was reportedly discovered in Singapore approximately a month before the issue became widely known. The report raises questions about supply chain security for cryptocurrency hardware wallets in the region.

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A hardware wallet is a physical device, similar to a USB drive, that stores the secret codes (called private keys) needed to access your cryptocurrency.

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SOURCES

cointelegraph.com

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