Ledger Secures Discord After Hacker Compromises Moderator Account

Coin WorldSunday, May 11, 2025 8:46 pm ET
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Ledger, a prominent hardware wallet provider, has successfully secured its Discord server following a security breach that occurred on May 11. The incident involved a hacker who compromised a moderator’s account to post fraudulent links, aiming to deceive users into revealing their seed phrases on a third-party website.

Quintin Boatwright, a member of the Ledger team, confirmed the breach on the Ledger Discord server, stating that the compromised account was swiftly removed, the malicious bot was deleted, the fraudulent website was reported, and all relevant permissions were reviewed and secured.

Some members of the Ledger Discord channel reported that the attacker exploited moderator privileges to ban and mute users who attempted to report the breach, potentially delaying Ledger’s response to the incident.

Boatwright assured users that the security breach was an isolated incident and that Ledger has implemented additional measures to enhance its security on Discord, a platform widely used by crypto projects for sharing protocol developments and engaging with their community.

The hacker, using the compromised Ledger community manager account, informed Discord members about a purported vulnerability in the firm’s security systems. The attacker urged all users to verify their recovery phrases through a scam link, according to several screenshots shared on X. Users were instructed to connect their wallets and follow on-screen instructions.

It remains unclear whether any users were affected by the security breach.

This incident is not the first time Ledger has faced security challenges. In April, scammers sent physical letters to owners of Ledger hardware wallets, requesting them to validate their private seed phrases. The letters, which used Ledger’s logo, business address, and a reference number to appear legitimate, asked users to scan a QR code and enter their wallet’s recovery phrase.

One Ledger user speculated that the scammers might have obtained customer data from a previous breach in July 2020, where a hacker accessed Ledger’s database and leaked the personal information of over 270,000 customers, including names, phone numbers, and home addresses.

The following year, several Ledger users reported receiving fake Ledger devices that were tampered with and designed to install malware upon use.

Ledger’s proactive response to the recent Discord breach demonstrates the company’s commitment to maintaining the security of its users’ assets. By quickly containing the incident and implementing additional security measures, Ledger has shown its dedication to protecting its community from malicious attacks.

This event underscores the importance of vigilance and security awareness within the crypto community. Users are advised to remain cautious of suspicious links and requests, even from seemingly trusted sources, to safeguard their digital assets.