Ledger quickly fixes security breach in Ledger Connect Kit, affected by malicious code that compromised transactions in dApps and DeFi.
The company advises to check Ledger Connect Kit version 1.1.8 and collaborates with authorities to identify the cyber attacker.
alert in the world of cryptocurrencies! Ledger, known for its hardware wallets, recently faced a cybersecurity challenge that affected its Ledger Connect Kit library, used in numerous decentralized applications (dApps). But it’s not all bad news: the company has managed to contain the threat and restore security.
The Ledger Connect Kit Attack: A Scare for the Crypto Ecosystem
On Thursday, December 14, the crypto community found itself on edge when an attack on Ledger Connect Kit was discovered. This software, essential for interacting with dApps and DeFi, was compromised by a hacker who managed to leak a malicious version. How did it happen? It turns out that a Ledger employee fell for a phishing attack, exposing his access
