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TRX Reddit user asks whether third-party Ledger Nano S replacement screens could be malicious
A Reddit post on r/Bitcoin asks whether inexpensive third-party OLED replacement screens for older Ledger Nano S devices could be tampered with to compromise the wallet. The poster cites recent reports of counterfeit and tampered hardware wallets as context for the concern.
Why “Rumor”
- Only community or trader posts: r/Bitcoin
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What the sources claim
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The poster asks whether third-party replacement OLED modules for Ledger Nano S devices could be malicious or modified to compromise a Ledger.
“could these replacement OLED modules themselves be malicious or modified to compromise a Ledger?”
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The poster asks whether a tampered display could capture the recovery phrase, PIN, or transaction details, or manipulate what is shown on the screen.
“could a tampered display capture the recovery phrase, PIN, or transaction details, or manipulate what is shown on the screen?”
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The poster states that OLED screens in older Ledger Nano S devices often become very dim or fail after a few years but are relatively easy to replace with inexpensive third-party screens sold online.
“The OLED screens in older Ledger Nano S devices often become very dim or fail after a few years, but they are relatively easy to replace with inexpensive third-party screens sold online.”
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The poster references recent reports of counterfeit and tampered hardware wallets.
“Given the recent reports of counterfeit and tampered hardware wallets”
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