Ledger Stops Discord Hack Aimed at Stealing Seed Phrases

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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 Ledger, a hardware wallet provider, has confirmed that its Discord server is safe for users, following a recent security threat on its Discord.Ledger’s Discord came under threat on May 11 after malicious attackers hacked Ledger’s contractor moderator’s handle and raised a false security alarm to trick Ledger users into sharing their seed phrases on a third-party site.The hacker falsely claimed Ledger had discovered a vulnerability in its security system and urged users to verify their seed phrases using a scam link posted. As of this writing, it is not clear if any user fell victim to the hack.Source: XLedger Provides UpdateIn an update, Ledger noted that “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.”The wallet provider also noted that it has strengthened its security measures to prevent similar occurrences. Some users slammed Ledger for its delayed response. However, other Discord users noted that the attacker muted and banned some accounts. This prevented them from promptly reporting the compromised account.The incident isn’t the first time Ledger users have faced security threats in recent months. In April, fraudsters sent physical mail to Ledger users, urging them to verify their seed phrases. Interestingly, the fraudsters sought to establish legitimacy by adding Ledger’s logo and official address to the mail.Just got this security warning.Ledger’s Discord admin account was hacked. The scammer falsely claimed a security flaw and urged users to enter their recovery phrases on a phishing site.Lessons:1. Never give up your private key recovery phrases no matter who is doing the...— CZ BNB (@cz_binance) May 12, 2025Ledger Hard wallet is widely seen as one of the most secure crypto wallets. However, hackers can access user wallets if they have access to their recovery seed phrases. The recent situation has drawn comments from different crypto figures and security experts, including former Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao (also known as CZ).Thanks for reminding users about security CZ. To clarify: this wasn’t a hack of Ledger’s Discord or its admin accounts.Over 24hrs ago (Sunday morning CET) a contractor moderator’s Discord account was compromised for a short time, allowing a scam link to be briefly posted in...— Ledger (@Ledger) May 12, 2025The Binance founder urged users never to share their security details online, even from official handles. He noted that such accounts could have been compromised.DisclaimerThe information discussed by Altcoin Buzz is not financial advice. This is for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. Any information or strategies are thoughts and opinions relevant to accepted levels of risk tolerance of the writer/reviewers, and their risk tolerance may be different from yours.We are not responsible for any losses that you may incur as a result of any investments directly or indirectly related to the information provided. Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are high-risk investments, so please do your due diligence.Copyright Altcoin Buzz Pte Ltd.The post Ledger Stops Discord Hack Aimed at Stealing Seed Phrases appeared first on Altcoin Buzz.Source link

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