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Ledger Users Receive Threatening Emails After Their Records Leaked

Amy Liu

Summary: Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger reported that after another 20,000 customer information was leaked, Ledger users received threatening emails.  According to a user, the email included his name, home address, and phone number and demanded 0.3 Bitcoin (BTC) or 10 Ether (ETH) — worth roughly $12,000 — or he'd face physical violence.  Other Ledger users report ...

Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger reported that after another 20,000 customer information was leaked, Ledger users received threatening emails. 

According to a user, the email included his name, home address, and phone number and demanded 0.3 Bitcoin (BTC) or 10 Ether (ETH) — worth roughly $12,000 — or he'd face physical violence. 

Other Ledger users report receiving similar emails with demands for a crypto ransom to be paid within 24 hours or they will face “horrifying” consequences.

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