Ledger Takes Back Discord Server After Moderator Falls for Phishing Attack

Ledger scrambles to regain control of its official Discord server after a rogue phishing scam compromised a moderator’s account—because even crypto’s ’security leaders’ aren’t immune to old-school social engineering.

The breach highlights the persistent weak link in crypto security: human error. While Ledger’s hardware wallets boast military-grade encryption, all it took was one click to turn their community hub into a scammer’s playground.

Another day, another reminder that in crypto, the most sophisticated code can still be undone by the least sophisticated cons. At least the hackers didn’t steal funds this time—just what little remained of crypto’s collective pride.

Mod Account Removed, Bot Deleted as Ledger Responds to Discord Attack

According to Ledger team member Quintin Boatwright, the breach was quickly contained. Specifically, the compromised moderator account was removed, the malicious bot was deleted, the phishing website was reported and internal permissions were reviewed and secured. As Boatwright explained, the issue was resolved promptly and appeared to be an isolated incident.

However, some community members raised concerns about how the attack was handled. They alleged that the attacker used moderator privileges to ban or mute users who attempted to report the scam. As a result, Ledger’s response may have been delayed. Nevertheless, no confirmed user losses have been reported so far.

Fake Letters and Malware Devices Show Persistent Threats to Ledger Users

The incident is part of a broader pattern of scams targeting Ledger’s user base. In April, scammers sent fake physical letters to hardware wallet owners. These letters asked users to scan QR codes and enter their recovery phrases on spoofed websites.

The messages used Ledger’s branding and referenced customer data leaked in a 2020 breach. That breach exposed names, phone numbers and addresses of over 270,000 users.

Previously, the company also dealt with cases where users received tampered Ledger devices. These devices were modified to install malware when used.

In response, Ledger has strengthened access controls on its Discord server. It has also reminded users that they will never be asked to share their recovery phrases.

The company continues to monitor for suspicious activity and encourages users to report any unusual behavior through official support channels.