
Fake Ledger Live App on Apple's App Store Stole $9.5M in Crypto
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A fake Ledger Live app for macOS, distributed via Apple’s App Store, stole approximately $9.5 million in cryptocurrency from 50 victims over a few days earlier this month. The malicious application impersonated the legitimate Ledger Live software, which is used to manage cryptocurrency hardware wallets. No specific dates, technical indicators, or CVE IDs were disclosed in the report. The attack targeted users who downloaded the fraudulent app, resulting in the direct theft of funds. The incident highlights the risks of counterfeit applications on official app marketplaces.