Fake Ledger App on the Microsoft App Store Steals $588k — ThePumpening

A fake Ledger app on the Microsoft App Store has stolen 16.8+ BTC, worth around $588k. The scammer has managed to steal the money through a fake Ledgers app.

Highlights

• A fake Ledger app on the Microsoft App Store has stolen 16.8+ BTC, worth around $588k.
• The scammer has managed to steal the money through an app that asks you to enter a 12-24 word recovery phrase into the desktop app.
• The hacker’s wallet address can be tracked down to a well-known crypto sleuth — ZachXBT (we recommend giving him a follow on Twitter!).
• Always remember: Ledger, Trezor, or any decent hardware wallet will not ask you.
• Only enter your 12- 24 word.
• recovery phrase on the hardware wallet device itself, when doing wallet recoveries.

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