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Sep 9, 2026
Ledger Appoints New Security Chief Amid Surge in Crypto Attacks
Sep 9, 2026
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Ledger SAS has appointed a new security chief to oversee both technology systems and security. This decision comes in response to a significant increase in cryptocurrency hacks, which have reached $1.4 billion, driven in part by advancements in artificial intelligence.
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- Ledger SAS is a manufacturer of hardware devices for cryptocurrency storage.
- The company is consolidating oversight of its technology systems and security under one executive.
- This move is a response to a rise in crypto attacks, which have totaled $1.4 billion, influenced by artificial intelligence advancements.
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