Ledger Hires New Security Chief as Crypto Hacks Hit $1.4 Billion
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Ledger Hires New Security Chief as Crypto Hacks Hit $1.4 Billion

Sep 10th, 2026 • 5 minView Source

Ledger SAS, a maker of hardware devices used to store cryptocurrencies, is combining oversight of its internal technology systems and security under a single executive, as a rise in artificial intelligence-fueled crypto attacks pushes companies to rethink their defenses. Paris-based …

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