In a shocking development on December 13, a hardware wallet owner, nicknamed “Anchor Drops,” reported a massive loss. The user lost 10 Bitcoin (BTC) worth approximately $1,016,617.40 and $1.5 million in NFTs stored in their Ledger Nano S wallet.
This financial blow came to light thanks to @kdean, a user on X, who linked the losses to a phishing transaction named “Fake_Phishing5443.” The victim shared his frustrating experience on the platform:
“Hey Ledger, tonight I lost 10 BTC and ~1.5 million in NFTs that were stored on my Ledger Nano S.”
The transaction in question took place on February 22, 2022, and involved a hacked Ethereum address revealed by the victim.
What makes this situation so peculiar is that the phishing activity took place over a year ago, but only now has had a catastrophic impact. The victim emphasized that they had bought the wallet directly from Ledger and stored the seed phrase in a secure location, which makes the case even more mysterious.
Further investigation by blockchain security platforms confirms the timeline proposed by @kdean. These platforms conclude that the malicious transaction was most likely the cause of the loss of funds and digital assets.
The exact way this phishing attack was successful remains a puzzle. It seems that even with secure storage of the seed phrase, the hacker found a weak spot, possibly through a moment of inattention or through advanced social engineering tactics. This case underscores the importance of continuous vigilance in the crypto world, even when you think you are well protected.
This story serves as a harsh lesson about the risks of owning and managing digital assets, and underscores the need for robust security practices and awareness for all crypto users.
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