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Ledger Faces Discord Breach Again, Security Concerns Rise

By: cryptosheadlines|2025/05/12 17:30:06
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Airdrop Is Live CaryptosHeadlines Media Has Launched Its Native Token CHT. Airdrop Is Live For Everyone, Claim Instant 5000 CHT Tokens Worth Of $50 USDT. Join the Airdrop at the official website, CryptosHeadlinesToken.com Hardware wallet provider Ledger is once again under the cybersecurity microscope after confirming that its Discord server was briefly compromised on May 11. A malicious actor exploited the account of a contracted moderator to post a fraudulent message urging users to verify their recovery phrases via a phishing link—an attack vector alarmingly familiar to long-time Ledger customers.According to Quintin Boatwright, a member of Ledger’s team, the attacker used the compromised moderator account to grant bot access, which then posted deceptive messages in at least one channel. These messages falsely claimed that a new vulnerability had been discovered in Ledger’s system and directed users to a fake site where they were instructed to input their wallet seed phrases.“The issue was quickly contained: the compromised account was removed, the bot was deleted, the website was reported, and all relevant permissions were reviewed and secured,” Boatwright said in an official update on the Discord server.However, not all users saw the response as swift. Some community members alleged that the attacker used moderator permissions to mute or ban users who were raising the alarm, potentially delaying Ledger’s ability to respond promptly.Phishing Campaigns Add to Troubled History of LedgerThis isn’t the first time Ledger customers have been targeted through deceitful tactics. The company has faced persistent phishing campaigns since a 2020 data breach exposed personal details—such as names, emails, and physical addresses—of over 270,000 customers.Just last month, scammers began mailing physical letters to known Ledger users, impersonating the company and directing recipients to scan a QR code that led to a fake recovery page. At least one user who received such a letter suspected it was connected to the 2020 data leak, suggesting attackers may still be working off the stolen customer list.In 2021, another wave of phishing attempts involved tampered Ledger devices sent by mail. These devices were modified to install malware when connected, exploiting user trust in Ledger-branded hardware.Discord Breach Raises QuestionsWhile Ledger has insisted the May 11 incident was isolated and internal security measures have since been tightened, the breach highlights a recurring vulnerability in community-driven platforms like Discord. These platforms, while essential for open engagement, remain popular targets for attackers due to their looser access controls and reliance on moderator integrity.As of now, it’s unclear if any users lost funds due to the scam link posted on Discord. Ledger has not confirmed whether any wallets were compromised and is yet to issue a public statement beyond the Discord update.Source link

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