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Ledger's Data Breach AMA: 3 Uncomfortable Truths About Crypto Security

Ledger's Data Breach AMA: 3 Uncomfortable Truths About Crypto Security

The Ledger data breach of 2020. We all remember it. Names, home addresses, phone numbers… all just sitting out there. And now, with the upcoming AMA with their new CISO, Matt Johnson, it's time we stop pretending everything is fine. Time to get real on crypto security. One cannot sugarcoat...

Ledger CISO Matt Johnson Addresses 2020 Data Breach, Outlines Security Enhancements

Ledger CISO Matt Johnson Addresses 2020 Data Breach, Outlines Security Enhancements

Ledger, a leading hardware wallet provider for cryptocurrencies, continues to grapple with the fallout from a significant data breach that occurred on July 14, 2020. The breach was their customers' email addresses and transactional associated data such as purchase items. In response, the company is implementing significant efforts to bolster...

Ledger's CISO AMA: Data Breach Deep Dive & Future Security

Ledger's CISO AMA: Data Breach Deep Dive & Future Security

In June 2020, Ledger, the leading hardware wallet manufacturer, experienced a significant data breach. This breach disclosed the personal data of all its users, putting them in danger. This incident quickly became a wake-up call to the industry on just how vital strong security is within the ever-evolving crypto world....

Massive Password Leak Exposes Billions of Credentials, Heightening Crypto Security Risks

Massive Password Leak Exposes Billions of Credentials, Heightening Crypto Security Risks

In fact, a major leak that happened just this past September included about 16 billion passwords. This further highlights the critical importance of robust cybersecurity protections, particularly for people and firms in the cryptocurrency industry. This credential-leak debacle on the face value points to dangerous risks that, if left unresolved,...

Ledger's Discord Breach: 3 Practical Steps to Secure Your Crypto Now

Ledger's Discord Breach: 3 Practical Steps to Secure Your Crypto Now

Another day, another crypto headache. Let's not sugarcoat it: these things are annoying. But instead of throwing our hands up in despair, let's use this as a stark reminder that security in the crypto world isn't just about hardware. It's about you. It would be like putting your faith in...