Ledger Recovers Discord Server After Moderator Account Hacked in Phishing Attack

Ledger Recovers From Discord Breach After Hackers Spread Seed Phrase Scam

Hardware wallet provider Ledger has restored security to its official Discord server following a targeted phishing attack that took place on May 11. The breach stemmed from a compromised account belonging to one of the platform’s contracted moderators.

According to a statement shared by Ledger team member Quintin Boatwright, the attacker used the moderator's elevated privileges to deploy a malicious bot that posted fraudulent links in at least one channel. These links redirected users to a fake website designed to steal wallet recovery phrases — a critical piece of security for crypto holders.

“The issue was quickly contained: the compromised account was removed, the bot was deleted, the website was reported, and all relevant permissions were reviewed and secured,” Boatwright wrote on the Ledger Discord server.

Source: ecurrencyholder

However, some community members alleged that the attacker exploited moderator rights further by banning or muting users who attempted to flag the breach, potentially delaying Ledger’s response.

The scam reportedly claimed there was a critical vulnerability in Ledger's systems and urged users to verify their recovery phrases through a third-party link — a common phishing tactic in the crypto space. Several screenshots shared on X (formerly Twitter) showed the fraudulent messages circulating before they were taken down. At the time of writing, it remains unclear whether any users suffered financial losses due to the incident.

Ledger has characterized the breach as an isolated case and stated that additional security measures have since been implemented to protect its Discord community — a popular communication hub for blockchain projects and users.

This recent exploit follows a series of sophisticated phishing campaigns targeting Ledger customers. In April, scammers mailed physical letters bearing Ledger’s branding and address, directing recipients to fake QR codes that requested seed phrase input. The letters bore enough legitimacy to raise concern, especially among those affected by a 2020 data breach in which personal information of over 270,000 Ledger customers was leaked online.

In 2021, attackers also sent fake, tampered Ledger devices via mail — devices that were later found to contain malware intended to compromise users’ systems and wallets.

These incidents underscore the persistent threat of social engineering in the crypto industry, especially targeting users of hardware wallets who may have been exposed in prior data breaches.