MediaMarktSaturn Pulls Ledger Wallets From European Shelves Over Tampering Reports
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European retailer MediaMarktSaturn has pulled Ledger hardware wallets from its shelves following reports of device tampering. Cointelegraph reported that Ledger is currently investigating potential tampering incidents that extend beyond the Southeast Asian reseller CryptoBilis.
The suspension follows concerns regarding the security of hardware wallets, with investigations suggesting devices may have been compromised before reaching customers. The move highlights escalating trust issues within retail distribution channels.
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Update: Ledger expanded its sales suspension to include resellers in Hong Kong on October 14, 2026. The company requested regional distributors to temporarily halt hardware wallet sales as investigations continue into recent reports of device tampering.
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Update: Trezor announced it is reducing its authorized resellers starting January 1, 2027, as a preventative measure following reports of Ledger device tampering. The move aims to secure its supply chain and mitigate the compromise risks recently observed in retail distribution channels.
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Update: Ledger confirmed that a hardware implant was discovered in units sold through the reseller CryptoBilis. The company stated the implant was specifically designed to steal user recovery phrases, confirming the technical breach that prompted the retail withdrawal.