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Ledger Confirms Hardware Implant in Reseller Units, MediaMarkt Suspends Sales
Ledger has confirmed that certain hardware wallet units sold by the reseller CryptoBilis contained a malicious hardware implant designed to steal recovery phrases. This discovery has led to MediaMarkt suspending sales of Ledger products in
Oct 13, 2026
How Wallet Recovery Works
Wallet recovery restores access to your crypto with a seed phrase, social recovery or backups. Learn how each method works, common pitfalls and recovery scams.
Oct 11, 2026 · 4 min read
Wallet Derivation Paths Explained
A derivation path tells a wallet which addresses to create from your seed phrase. Learn how paths like m/44'/60'/0'/0/0 work and how to fix missing balances.
Oct 8, 2026 · 5 min read
What Is a Seed Phrase?
A seed phrase is the master key to your crypto wallet. Learn how 12- and 24-word recovery phrases work, how to store one safely and the scams that target it.
Oct 8, 2026 · 4 min read
Shamir Backup and Splitting a Seed Phrase
Shamir backup splits a wallet's recovery secret into shares so no single copy can steal your funds. Learn how it works and why cutting a seed in half is risky.
Oct 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Recovery Scams: Why 'We Can Get Your Crypto Back' Is Almost Always Fraud
Crypto recovery scam services target people who already lost money. Learn how these schemes work, the warning signs and what legitimate steps you can take.
Oct 6, 2026 · 5 min read
NEAR Intents Recovers All $3.8 Million Stolen in Exploit After Ultimatum
NEAR Intents has confirmed the full recovery of approximately $3.8 million, which was drained in an exploit. The funds were returned after the team issued a 48-hour ultimatum to the identified attacker.
Oct 4, 2026
Smart Contract Wallets Explained: Features, Benefits and Risks
What is a smart contract wallet? Learn how it differs from a seed-phrase wallet, what features like recovery and batching offer, and the risks to check first.
Oct 3, 2026 · 4 min read
How to Back Up a Seed Phrase the Right Way
A seed phrase backup is the only way to recover a self-custody wallet. Learn how to write, store and test your backup safely, and the mistakes to avoid.
Oct 3, 2026 · 5 min read