Ledger Data Breach
Status: Confirmed
Breach Intelligence Summary
Entity: Ledger · Actor: Unknown · Source: DataBreach.com / ObscureIQ intelligence
Attack: Phishing via Phishing
Timeline: Breach (Jun, 2020) · Reported (Dec, 2020) · Leak (9/7/25)
Exposure: 1.1M+ records · Email, Home Address, Name, Names, Phone Number, Phone numbers, Physical addresses
Status: Confirmed · Risk: Moderate (Phishing / SIM swap)
Summary
In June 2020 attackers compromised Ledger’s e-commerce and marketing database exposing the personal information of hundreds of thousands of crypto hardware wallet customers. The breach impacted ~1.1 million email addresses and 272 000 records containing full names phone numbers and home addresses , data that was later dumped publicly online . Consumer Fallout The exposure immediately fueled phishing and extortion campaigns. Victims received emails and texts disguised as Ledger support , urging them to “update” their wallets or share recovery phrases. Others were targeted with physical letters and threats. Criminals demanded $700-$1 000 in Bitcoin warning that refusal could lead to doxxing or physical harm . Some customers and even Ledger executives faced attempted home invasions and kidnapping risks. Financial and Brand Impact Analysts estimate the breach has cost Ledger over $33 million in remediation legal exposure and reputational damage ( Lionsgate analysis ). Despite repeated takedowns of phishing domains and public warnings the leaked data remains a long-term weapon for threat actors. Bottom Line The Ledger breach shows how a single PII leak in crypto can spiral into years of phishing extortion and even physical danger. Even without stolen funds, the long-tail consequences for users have been severe – and largely irreversible.
About Ledger
Ledger is the organization affected by this breach. User data may have been generated through account creation, service usage, or business operations.
If you have interacted with Ledger in any capacity, your data may be included in this breach.
Threat Actor: Unknown
The threat actor responsible for this breach has not been publicly identified or confirmed at this time.
- Phishing
Breach Exploitation Status
Moderate
Status
Detected
Possible
Possible
Unknown
Unknown
3–5 years
Phone numbers and addresses change over time but remain valid long enough for sustained exploitation campaigns.
Data Points Exposed
Dark Web Verification
Status: Confirmed
- Dataset containing approximately 1.1M+ records has been identified in breach intelligence sources.
- The data is indexed and searchable across breach notification platforms.
Impact
This breach carries moderate risk due to the nature of exposed data fields and the scale of affected records.
- Targeted phishing referencing Ledger accounts or services
- SIM-swap attempts where phone numbers are present
- Physical mail scams and address-based identity verification fraud
- Data broker enrichment and resale
Recommendations for Impacted Individuals
If you believe your information may be included:
Non-clients may request a breach impact review.
Ledger account updates
Password reset requests
Verify directly through official channels.
Email compromise is often the first pivot point.
Frequently Asked Questions
In Jun, 2020, Ledger experienced a data breach that resulted in the exposure of approximately 1.1M+ records containing personal information.
The exposed data includes Email, Home Address, Name, Names, Phone Number, Phone numbers, Physical addresses.
Approximately 1.1M+ records were affected based on current breach intelligence.
Yes. This breach is treated as confirmed based on data observed in breach intelligence platforms.
Data circulation has been detected across breach-sharing channels. Downstream exploitation risk exists based on the nature of the exposed fields.
Rotate passwords associated with Ledger, enable multi-factor authentication on email and financial accounts, and monitor for suspicious activity.
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