Event Brief
Oct 15, 2026 at 2:09 PM ET
Ledger says criminals stole $90 million in crypto
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Ledger said criminals stole $90 million in cryptocurrency by hiding password readers in devices resembling USB drives. The company called the theft from its secure wallets “one of the most sophisticated attacks” the industry has seen.
WHO: Criminals stole cryptocurrency from Ledger secure wallets; Ledger described the attack.
WHAT: Criminals stole $90 million in cryptocurrency by hiding password readers in USB-like devices.
WHEN: Reported Oct 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM ET
WHERE: Location not specified
WHY: The theft was carried out using hidden password readers in USB-like devices.
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