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Ledger secures Discord after hacker bot tried to steal seed phrases

  • On May 11, 2025, a hacker compromised a Ledger Discord moderator's account and posted scam links to steal seed phrases from users.
  • The attacker misused the moderator’s access to spread false claims about a newly discovered security flaw, convincing members to enter their seed phrases on a deceptive website.
  • Ledger quickly removed the compromised account and bot, reported the fake site, reviewed permissions, and reinforced Discord security to contain the breach.
  • In addition, scammers mailed forged Ledger letters in April, using the company’s logo and address to request seed phrase verification, aiming to access wallets and empty funds.
  • The incident highlights ongoing risks for Ledger’s over 270,000 customers, emphasizing the threat of phishing and physical scams despite Ledger's prompt response.
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Bitcoinsensus broke the news in on Sunday, May 11, 2025.
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