Ledger Halts Hardware Wallet Sales in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong
- Ledger has requested a sales suspension for its hardware wallets in Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Hong Kong.
- The request follows reports of tampered devices linked to stolen crypto transactions since October 9.
- Only confirmed incidents of tampering have been reported in Southeast Asia, with no verified issues from other regions.
- Ledger stated there is no indication that its infrastructure or direct sales channels have been compromised.
- This action expands on an earlier request made to reseller CryptoBilis to stop sales and shipments.
The investigation aims to identify who tampered with the devices and where it occurred in the distribution chain. As users report suspected tampering from various retailers, Ledger emphasizes that the issue remains confined to specific regions.
With the ongoing investigation into device tampering affecting multiple countries, Ledger’s proactive measures highlight concerns over hardware wallet security in Southeast Asia and Hong Kong. (Source)
