Ledger Phishing Attack On Dutch Users - Revision history

Azoundria: Another 30 minutes complete. All sources merged in. Prevention added. Information relocated around.

2023-07-08T22:39:51Z

Another 30 minutes complete. All sources merged in. Prevention added. Information relocated around.

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	\|Sifted reports that French cryptocurrency security startup, Ledger, is attempting to recover its reputation after breaches exposed customer data. The company has hired a new security team, introduced new data security procedures and transparency to rectify the issues. The leak, which occurred via two third-party ecommerce partners, could make winning back trust difficult among crypto fans, who tend to be inherently distrustful. The article includes an attack against a Dutch Ledger user<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210119075412/https://sifted.eu/articles/ledger-data-breach-crypto/ Crypto startup Ledger fights to repair its reputation - Sifted Archive January 19th, 2021 12:54:12 AM MST] (Apr 26, 2023)</ref><ref>[https://sifted.eu/articles/ledger-data-breach-crypto Crypto startup Ledger fights to repair its reputation - Sifted] (Apr 26, 2023)</ref>.		\|Sifted reports that French cryptocurrency security startup, Ledger, is attempting to recover its reputation after breaches exposed customer data. The company has hired a new security team, introduced new data security procedures and transparency to rectify the issues. The leak, which occurred via two third-party ecommerce partners, could make winning back trust difficult among crypto fans, who tend to be inherently distrustful. The article includes an attack against a Dutch Ledger user<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20210119075412/https://sifted.eu/articles/ledger-data-breach-crypto/ Crypto startup Ledger fights to repair its reputation - Sifted Archive January 19th, 2021 12:54:12 AM MST] (Apr 26, 2023)</ref><ref>[https://sifted.eu/articles/ledger-data-breach-crypto Crypto startup Ledger fights to repair its reputation - Sifted] (Apr 26, 2023)</ref>. TBD follow more on that Twitter.
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Azoundria: Initial 30 minutes, all sources and more done.

2023-04-26T23:49:43Z

Initial 30 minutes, all sources and more done.

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Azoundria at 16:46, 3 April 2023

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	[[File:Ledger.jpg\|thumb\|Ledger]]Ledger reports that a recent phishing campaign was launched targeting Dutch users in their language. This email pretends to be from a law firm working with Ledger, and requests the users to click a malicious link for 2FA verification. While details are not provided, typically links will either try to run a malicious transaction or obtain the user's seed phrase.		[[File:Ledger.jpg\|thumb\|Ledger]]Ledger reports that a recent phishing campaign was launched targeting Dutch users in their language. This email pretends to be from a law firm working with Ledger, and requests the users to click a malicious link for 2FA verification. While details are not provided, typically links will either try to run a malicious transaction or obtain the user's seed phrase.

	This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.		This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.<ref name="ledger-7556" /><ref name="ledger-6398" /><ref name="financegates-7300" /><ref name="slashdot-7301" /><ref name="pcmag-6879" /><ref name="cryptopotato-7557" />

	== About Ledger ==		== About Ledger ==
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	\|March 1st, 2022 ~~12:00:00 AM~~		\|March 1st, 2022
	\|Main Event		\|Main Event
	\|Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here.		\|Expand this into a brief description of what happened and the impact. If multiple lines are necessary, add them here.
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	== Ongoing Developments ==		== Ongoing Developments ==
	What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?		What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?
			== General Prevention Policies ==
			The Ledger hardware wallet does not require 2FA verification. Only ever enter the seed phrase in the hardware wallet. Never sign transactions unless you were the one to generate them.
			== Individual Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Individuals:Placeholder}}

			{{Prevention:Individuals:End}}

	== Prevention Policies ==		== Platform Prevention Policies ==
	~~The Ledger hardware wallet does not require 2FA verification. Only ever enter the seed phrase in the hardware wallet. Never sign transactions unless you were the one to generate them.~~		{{Prevention:Platforms:Placeholder}}

			{{Prevention:Platforms:End}}

			== Regulatory Prevention Policies ==
			{{Prevention:Regulators:Placeholder}}

			{{Prevention:Regulators:End}}

	== References ==		== References ==
	[https://www.ledger.com/phishing-campaigns-status#phishing-campaigns Ongoing phishing campaigns \| Ledger] (Mar 20)		<references><ref name="ledger-7556">[https://www.ledger.com/phishing-campaigns-status#phishing-campaigns Ongoing phishing campaigns \| Ledger] (Mar 20, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live Ledger Live : Most trusted & secure crypto wallet \| Ledger] (Feb 13)		<ref name="ledger-6398">[https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live Ledger Live : Most trusted & secure crypto wallet \| Ledger] (Feb 13, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.financegates.net/2020/12/23/ledger-refuses-refunds-tells-clients-bank-vault-is-more-secure/ Ledger Refuses Refunds, Tells Clients “Bank Vault Is More Secure” \| Financegates] (Mar 19)		<ref name="financegates-7300">[https://www.financegates.net/2020/12/23/ledger-refuses-refunds-tells-clients-bank-vault-is-more-secure/ Ledger Refuses Refunds, Tells Clients “Bank Vault Is More Secure” \| Financegates] (Mar 19, 2022)</ref>

	[https://it.slashdot.org/story/20/12/21/2139218/physical-addresses-of-270k-ledger-owners-leaked-on-hacker-forum Physical Addresses of 270K Ledger Owners Leaked On Hacker Forum - Slashdot] (Mar 19)		<ref name="slashdot-7301">[https://it.slashdot.org/story/20/12/21/2139218/physical-addresses-of-270k-ledger-owners-leaked-on-hacker-forum Physical Addresses of 270K Ledger Owners Leaked On Hacker Forum - Slashdot] (Mar 19, 2022)</ref>

	[https://www.pcmag.com/news/scammers-are-using-fake-devices-to-steal-cryptocurrency-wallets Scammers Are Using Fake Devices to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets \| PCMag] (Mar 6)		<ref name="pcmag-6879">[https://www.pcmag.com/news/scammers-are-using-fake-devices-to-steal-cryptocurrency-wallets Scammers Are Using Fake Devices to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets \| PCMag] (Mar 6, 2022)</ref>

	[https://cryptopotato.com/beware-latest-ledger-email-phishing-scam-making-the-rounds/ Beware: Latest Ledger Email Phishing Scam Making The Rounds] (May 2)		<ref name="cryptopotato-7557">[https://cryptopotato.com/beware-latest-ledger-email-phishing-scam-making-the-rounds/ Beware: Latest Ledger Email Phishing Scam Making The Rounds] (May 2, 2022)</ref></references>

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{{Imported Case Study|source=https://www.quadrigainitiative.com/casestudy/ledgerphishingattackondutchusers.php}}

[[File:Ledger.jpg|thumb|Ledger]]Ledger reports that a recent phishing campaign was launched targeting Dutch users in their language. This email pretends to be from a law firm working with Ledger, and requests the users to click a malicious link for 2FA verification. While details are not provided, typically links will either try to run a malicious transaction or obtain the user's seed phrase.

This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.

== About Ledger ==
"Based in France, Ledger is the largest cryptocurrency hardware wallet company." "Ledger is a hardware cryptocurrency wallet that is used to store, manage, and sell cryptocurrency. The funds held in these wallets are secured using a 24-word recovery phrase and an optional secret passphrase that only the owner knows."

"Ledger offers two products, the Nano S and Nano X, that can store the digital keys used to secure crypto wallets. The devices can be used with a variety of cryptocurrencies, are compatible with numerous apps, and are supposed to offer a safe way to manage crypto without compromising too much on convenience. Ledger says on its website that it has sold 1.5 million products to customers in 165 countries to date."

"The scammer is pretending to be working in a law firm in contact with Ledger. They are claiming that We have noticed someone tried to log in on your Ledger account from a location you have never used before. So we have blocked your account and wallet. and asking you to click on a link for a 2FA verification."

"The link provided by the scammers is not legitimate."

This is a global/international case not involving a specific country.

The background of the exchange platform, service, or individuals involved, as it would have been seen or understood at the time of the events.

Include:

* Known history of when and how the service was started.
* What problems does the company or service claim to solve?
* What marketing materials were used by the firm or business?
* Audits performed, and excerpts that may have been included.
* Business registration documents shown (fake or legitimate).
* How were people recruited to participate?
* Public warnings and announcements prior to the event.

Don't Include:
* Any wording which directly states or implies that the business is/was illegitimate, or that a vulnerability existed.
* Anything that wasn't reasonably knowable at the time of the event.
There could be more than one section here. If the same platform is involved with multiple incidents, then it can be linked to a main article page.

== The Reality ==
This sections is included if a case involved deception or information that was unknown at the time. Examples include:

* When the service was actually started (if different than the "official story").
* Who actually ran a service and their own personal history.
* How the service was structured behind the scenes. (For example, there was no "trading bot".)
* Details of what audits reported and how vulnerabilities were missed during auditing.

== What Happened ==
The specific events of the loss and how it came about. What actually happened to cause the loss and some of the events leading up to it.
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!Event
!Description
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|March 1st, 2022 12:00:00 AM
|Main Event
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== Total Amount Lost ==
The total amount lost is unknown.

How much was lost and how was it calculated? If there are conflicting reports, which are accurate and where does the discrepancy lie?

== Immediate Reactions ==
How did the various parties involved (firm, platform, management, and/or affected individual(s)) deal with the events? Were services shut down? Were announcements made? Were groups formed?

== Ultimate Outcome ==
What was the end result? Was any investigation done? Were any individuals prosecuted? Was there a lawsuit? Was any tracing done?

== Total Amount Recovered ==
There do not appear to have been any funds recovered in this case.

What funds were recovered? What funds were reimbursed for those affected users?

== Ongoing Developments ==
What parts of this case are still remaining to be concluded?

== Prevention Policies ==
The Ledger hardware wallet does not require 2FA verification. Only ever enter the seed phrase in the hardware wallet. Never sign transactions unless you were the one to generate them.

== References ==
[https://www.ledger.com/phishing-campaigns-status#phishing-campaigns Ongoing phishing campaigns | Ledger] (Mar 20)

[https://www.ledger.com/ledger-live Ledger Live : Most trusted & secure crypto wallet | Ledger] (Feb 13)

[https://www.financegates.net/2020/12/23/ledger-refuses-refunds-tells-clients-bank-vault-is-more-secure/ Ledger Refuses Refunds, Tells Clients “Bank Vault Is More Secure” | Financegates] (Mar 19)

[https://it.slashdot.org/story/20/12/21/2139218/physical-addresses-of-270k-ledger-owners-leaked-on-hacker-forum Physical Addresses of 270K Ledger Owners Leaked On Hacker Forum - Slashdot] (Mar 19)

[https://www.pcmag.com/news/scammers-are-using-fake-devices-to-steal-cryptocurrency-wallets Scammers Are Using Fake Devices to Steal Cryptocurrency Wallets | PCMag] (Mar 6)

[https://cryptopotato.com/beware-latest-ledger-email-phishing-scam-making-the-rounds/ Beware: Latest Ledger Email Phishing Scam Making The Rounds] (May 2)