This doubt is persistent because the threat is constant, and then another question arises: Which cryptocurrency wallet is the safest? One news item said "customers were suing the LEDGER cryptocurrency wallet after a hacker attack"! Is this wallet safe then?
The credibility of these portfolios
The story speaks of their security as follows: "Customers claim that Ledger and Shopify, an e-commerce platform in partnership with hardware wallet," negligently allowed, recklessly ignored and then intentionally sought to cover up the breach. "
Ledger supplies hardware wallets, which are considerable the most reliable for storing cryptocurrencies. They are physical storage devices that allow you to keep cryptocurrencies offline.
However, hardware portfolios, such as the one from Ledger and Trezor, aim to offer the best experience, being more portable and more accessible. Therefore, this makes wallets immune to online hacking attacks. "
What really happened
Last year there was an announcement by the company about the leakage of Ledger data, and the article commented that:
"Attackers acquired 1 million emails from customers, along with a list of associated email addresses and personal documents.
No money or cryptocurrency was stolen. But for Ledger's customers, the data leak is just as bad. The collective process is related to this hacker attack.
According to the complaint “For the hacker world, Ledger's customer list is gold. A list of people who have converted their substantial wealth into anonymous digital assets that can be transferred without a trace. ”
However, hackers can manipulate or compel these customers to make non-traceable and irreversible transfers of cryptocurrencies. The security risks are enormous, according to Decrypt.
Investors who buy wallet hardware tend to have a high net worth in cryptocurrencies. With the hacker attack, investors are subject to cyber and physical harassment.
After the attack, some customers reported having been targeted by phishings. Claiming to have received very convincing emails asking for an update to the wallet software. "
This did not happen now, but in the past, but it leaves the suspicion in the air or the fear of which wallet to use. However, perhaps security is not just for the wallet, but the user as well. Certain Investor said about the care that you, yes, YOU must do your part: "
1. Do not buy on sites that are not authorized resellers (eg mercadolivre, amazon etc)
2. Don't click on suspicious links
3. Use exclusive email
4. Don't say that you have a ledger, TREZOR etc ...
5. Don't go out and say you have crypts
6. Don't type recovery words anywhere outside your wallet
7. Doubt, ask don't do anything before "
So if you ask yourself about wallet security, be careful with yourself, as you may be buying a safe (safe wallet) and giving the key (reckless) to crooks.
