Ledger Customer Data Exposed in Global-e Breach on 5 January 2026, Funds Remain Safe

On 5 January 2026, hardware wallet provider Ledger informed users that customer data had been exposed via a breach at its payment processor Global-e. Names and contact information were accessed, while private keys, recovery phrases and on-chain funds reportedly stayed secure. The incident renews concerns about third-party vendor risks and the potential for targeted phishing attacks against crypto users.