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A cybercrime forum is now selling what’s claimed to be Ledger customer data containing 3,000 user records.
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Sample entries from the leaked dataset identify Australia as the primary country affected.
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The peddler, bearing the name “aisdata,” has been doing business on the forum as far back as March 2020.
Crypto wallet users just got another reason to worry. A fresh data leak targeting Ledger customers has appeared on a cybercrime marketplace. The hardware wallet company, trusted by millions to secure their digital assets, now faces questions about how this information ended up in criminal hands.
Dark Web Informer, a group that monitors threats across the various parts of the internet, broke the news on X. This group keeps an eye on all data breaches, ransomware, darknet bazaars, and trending exploits. Their latest find is troubling for anyone who uses Ledger devices.
What’s Being Sold
The dataset contains 3,000 customer records according to the seller’s claims. These aren’t just random email addresses either. Sample entries posted in the forum thread specifically list Australia as the country of origin for the affected users.
The leak is being marketed as freshly exposed Ledger customer information. This timing matters because it suggests the data breach might be recent. Whether this represents a new compromise or recycled information from previous incidents remains unclear.
Dark Web Informer posted a screen-capture of the credentials of the peddler on the forum. The peddler bears the username “aisdata” and joined the platform on March 19, 2020. The escrow metrics show that they’ve completed six deals via escrow, which is proof of activity within this marketplace for years.
The screenshot also contained sample records from the dataset. Dark Web Informer blurred these out to protect the privacy of potential victims. This responsible disclosure approach gives the public awareness without exposing individuals to immediate harm.
Why Ledger Users Should Be Concerned
Ledger has once faced issues with data exposure. Previous incidents put customer information at risk, including names, emails, phone numbers, as well as physical addresses. Criminals made use of this stolen resource to deploy sophisticated phishing attacks against those who use Ledger.
The attacks were brutal. Scammers sent convincing fake emails pretending to be from Ledger support. They lured victims to malicious sites set up to hijack recovery phrases. From there, they can siphon your crypto account till nothing is left.
While tracing such stolen funds is challenging, it’s not impossible, as demonstrated by how investigative agencies increasingly leverage Bitcoin’s public ledger as a law enforcement goldmine.
This new leak could enable similar attacks. Even if the dataset only contains basic contact information, it gives criminals everything they need to target victims. They know these people own crypto hardware wallets. They know where to reach them. That’s enough to launch effective social engineering campaigns.
Australian users appear particularly vulnerable based on the sample data. If you’re a Ledger customer in Australia, you should assume your information might be compromised.
Protecting Your Crypto Assets Now
The rule that remains constant is that Ledger will never ask you to give your recovery phrase. There is no situation where you should give it to them. The support team from Ledger, security updates from Ledger, and the verification process all do not require you to provide this information. People who are requesting this information from you are looking to steal from you.
Beware of random emails or messages that you receive regarding your Ledger device. Always confirm these types of things on Ledger’s official website or using the Ledger app, and do not click on links in emails or messages you received that you did not request, even if they appear to be legitimate.
Always use two-factor authentication whenever possible and use very strong passwords for your Ledger Live account. If you notice that your email address has been part of a breach, create a separate email address that will serve only crypto-associated activities.
The recent events have proven once again that Cybercriminals are still targeting Crypto users. The bazaar on the dark web for buying and selling stolen credentials is growing larger overnight—an economy with a deep lineage, as evidenced by the recent reemergence of $3.1 million in Silk Road Bitcoin suddenly moving after years of dormancy. So, don’t negotiate vigilance. It is the cost of digital fortune protection.
