Ledger Data Breach Exposes Customer Information but Spares Crypto Assets

Ledger customers received unwelcome news on January 5 when a breach at third-party payment processor Global-e exposed their personal data. Names, contact information, and order details were compromised—though the company swiftly clarified no payment cards, passwords, or recovery phrases were accessed. Hardware wallets remained secure, with no firmware vulnerabilities or seed phrase exposure.

The incident highlights a growing concern in crypto security: physical risks stemming from leaked shipping addresses. While the breach didn’t target cryptographic keys, the stolen data could facilitate phishing campaigns or, in extreme cases, home invasions targeting high-net-worth holders. Recent wrench attacks—including an $11 million heist involving a fake delivery driver—underscore the urgency of operational security beyond digital safeguards.

Global-e’s cloud system was the attack vector, with BleepingComputer reporting exfiltration of purchase histories and physical addresses. This 'commerce-stack breach' reveals how peripheral systems pose risks even when Core wallet technology remains uncompromised.