Hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger has responded to a recent security breach resulting in the theft of $600,000 worth of user assets. The company has pledged to enhance its security protocols by eliminating Blind Signing, a process where transactions are displayed in code rather than plain language, by June 2024. Ledger Takes Responsibility For ConnectKit Attack In a statement, Ledger emphasized its focus on addressing the recent security incident and preventing similar occurrences in the future. The company acknowledged the approximately $600,000 in assets that were impacted by the ConnectKit attack, particularly affecting users blind signing on Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM) decentralized applications (dApps). Furthermore, Ledger pledged to make sure affected victims are fully compensated, including non-Ledger customers, with CEO & Chairman Pascal Gauthier personally overseeing the restitution process. Related Reading: Solana Q4 Triumph: Soaring Activity Leaves Ethereum In The Dust – Report According to the statement, Ledger has already initiated contact with affected users and is actively working with them to resolve their specific cases. In addition, by June 2024, blind signing will no longer be supported on Ledger devices, contri ..
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