Scam Emails Target Ledger Users with Fake ‘Ledger Clear Signing’ Feature
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A new wave of phishing emails is targeting Ledger hardware wallet users in an attempt to steal their cryptocurrency.
The fraudulent messages aim to deceive users into activating a fake security feature called “Ledger Clear Signing,” which scammers claim is necessary for continued use of Ledger devices.
The phishing campaign, with a deadline set for October 31, warns users that failing to activate this feature will prevent them from using their devices securely.
The emails, which are not sent from official Ledger addresses, include a malicious link that directs users to a fraudulent website.
“To continue using your Ledger device securely, activating Clear Signing is mandatory starting November 1, 2024. This feature is essential in protecting your assets from phishing attacks and fraudulent activities that are becoming more sophisticated,” the phishing message reads.
Phishing scams are designed to trick victims into revealing sensitive information, such as private keys or passwords, which can give scammers access to their cryptocurrency wallets.
In this case, the goal is to mislead users into clicking on a link and providing access to their Ledger wallet, allowing the attackers to drain their crypto holdings.
Thomas Roccia, a senior threat researcher at Microsoft, described the current email campaign as a “very clean Ledger scam.”
Roccia pointed out that the scam link redirects users to a URL that has no affiliation with Ledger, further emphasizing the importance of avoiding suspicious links.
Very clean Ledger scam!
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