Key Takeaways
- Ledger, a well-known hardware wallet manufacturer, has been impacted by a third-party data breach involving their payment processor, Global-E.
- The breach has potentially exposed customer names and contact information, compromising the privacy of Ledger users.
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Ledger customers were alerted Monday to a new data incident linked to payment processor Global-e, after the company disclosed that unusual activity in its cloud systems resulted in unauthorized access to some personal information.
In an email sent to affected users, Global-e stated that it had contained the incident and engaged independent forensic investigators, who determined that customer data, including names and contact details, had been improperly accessed. The company did not specify how many people were impacted.
Security experts are urging customers to be cautious about unexpected emails, text messages, or support requests that reference Ledger, and to avoid clicking links or sharing recovery phrases under any circumstances.
This is a developing story.
