According to Decrypt, Trezor announced it will end its reseller authorization program effective January 1, 2027. The decision follows Ledger’s confirmation that wallets distributed through a Southeast Asian retailer contained a hidden implant capable of transmitting users’ recovery phrases.
Ledger identified the issue after testing devices from the retailer and confirmed the presence of an unauthorized component designed to exfiltrate sensitive recovery information. Trezor stated the action is precautionary and based on Ledger’s findings. No details were provided about how many resellers are affected or which products were involved.
The incident involves wallets sold via a specific Southeast Asian retailer channel. Ledger, another major hardware wallet provider, publicly reported its discovery of the implant. Trezor did not comment further beyond ending reseller authorizations to ensure device integrity.
