Ledger Data Breach and Leak (June 2020)
ledger.com
About This Breach
Ledger, a company that produces hardware wallets for storing cryptocurrency, suffered a data breach in July 2020 that resulted in the exposure of approximately 1 million email addresses as well as additional personal information such as first and last names, postal addresses, and phone numbers for approximately 272,000 of its customers. The breach occurred due to a vulnerability in a third-party e-commerce and marketing platform used by Ledger.
Data Exposed
Breach Details
| Breach Type | Data Breach |
| Searchable | Yes |
| Verified | Yes |
| Sensitive Data | No |
| Reference | https://www.naray.law/en/news/how-to-handle-ledger-hack-data-breach/ (opens in new tab) |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check if I was in the Ledger breach?
Type your email address into the search box on our data breach check page. If it appears in the Ledger breach, or any other, you'll see the breach name, date and what was exposed. It's free and nothing you type is stored.
When did the Ledger data breach happen?
Ledger was breached in Jun 2020. The breach was added to the XposedOrNot index on November 8, 2023.
How many records were exposed in the Ledger breach?
1,075,731 records were exposed, making it the #405 largest of the 796 breaches in our index.
What data was exposed in the Ledger breach?
The exposed data includes: Email addresses, Names, Physical addresses, Phone numbers.
What should I do if I was affected by the Ledger breach?
No password was in this breach, so the main risk is phishing. Be wary of emails, calls or texts that quote these details, turn on two-factor authentication, and set up free breach alerts on XposedOrNot so you know the moment your email appears in a new breach.
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What Should You Do?
Enable Two-Factor Authentication
Add 2FA on all supported accounts using an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy.
Watch for Phishing Calls & SMS
Be cautious of unexpected calls or texts asking for personal information.
Beware of Scam Mail
Be skeptical of unexpected correspondence requesting personal details.
Monitor Your Accounts
Set up login alerts and review account activity regularly for suspicious access.