According to BeInCrypto, Coldcard, Trezor, Tangem, BitBox, SafePal, and Ledger all experienced security incidents related to tampered devices in 2026. The incidents involved unauthorized modification of hardware wallet units before they reached users.
Each affected brand faced issues with devices that had been altered after manufacturing but prior to distribution. The summary indicates that details are provided on what specific type of attack each company’s devices encountered, though no numerical data or direct quotes are included.
The development marks an expansion beyond regional limitations previously noted in Asia, suggesting tampering incidents involving these hardware wallet providers are occurring internationally. No statements from companies or official responses are mentioned in the source summary.
The article title Is Any Hardware Wallet Safe in 2026? Tampered Ledger Devices Expand Beyond Asia reflects ongoing scrutiny of hardware wallet security amid reported tampering cases across multiple brands including Coldcard, Trezor, Tangem, BitBox, SafePal, and Ledger.
