Trezor reduces resellers as a ‘preventative step’ amid Ledger tampering reports
Trezor is cutting its authorized reseller network after a Ledger hardware wallet bought through Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis was found to contain an implant that captured recovery phrases and sent them over cellular networks. Trezor said it has no evidence its own devices were compromised and that the attack method has not been observed on its products, but it will stop shipments to some resellers and remove them from its authorized list starting Jan. 1. CryptoBilis suspended wallet sales, while MediaMarkt’s parent company removed Ledger products from its stores and online platforms. Investigators estimate user losses may reach $72 million to $86 million; Ledger says the total affected users and losses remain unconfirmed. Trezor recommends buying directly from the company and considering multisignature setups using devices from different makers.
