Ledger Halts Sales in 7 Asian Markets Amid Security Investigation

Ledger Pauses Sales Across Asia

Ledger has temporarily halted sales of its hardware wallets in seven Asian markets: six Southeast Asian countries and Hong Kong. The company directed resellers and distributors to remove the devices from shelves as it investigates reports of potentially tampered units.

The action, detailed in an October 13 incident update, stems from concerns about the integrity of devices sold in the region. Ledger did not specify which countries are affected beyond stating “Southeast Asia” and Hong Kong. The company is working to determine the scope of the issue and identify potentially compromised wallets.

This follows earlier reports of a potential supply chain compromise involving a batch of Ledger Nano X devices. While Ledger initially downplayed the risk, the situation escalated after security researchers raised concerns about a possible spy chip embedded in some wallets. The company maintains that the security of users' crypto assets has not been breached, but the investigation continues.

Customers in the affected regions are advised to exercise caution and verify the authenticity of their Ledger devices. Ledger has provided resources on its website for users to check their devices and report any concerns. The pause in sales is expected to remain in effect until the investigation is complete and Ledger is confident in the security of its supply chain.

Source: Bitcoin.com News