Trezor wallets could also be compromised, viral photos warn

Images are circulating of Trezor and Ledger hardware wallets showing an original board alongside another with chips covered in black material. The post spreading them claims the problem is no longer limited to Ledger, but provides no independent verification.

## What the circulating images show

A post on X shows hardware wallets from **Trezor** and **Ledger** with two boards: one that appears original and another with chips covered in black material. The text accompanying the photos claims the problem is no longer limited to **Ledger**. There is no independent confirmation that these boards came from the factory that way, or how many units might be affected.

A board with covered chips does not by itself prove the device is compromised. The coating could be physical protection, insulating resin, or an attempt to hide the component. Without opening the device and verifying the firmware, the image is a clue, not proof.

## The dice detail for generating keys

The same post clarifies that the dice thing for generating keys is a separate matter. It refers to the practice of using physical dice to add entropy when creating a wallet. That method depends on the device not already having a pre-generated key. If the firmware were tampered with, the dice would be useless.

The distinction matters because it mixes two different risks: a device with altered hardware and a device with firmware that generates predictable keys. These are separate problems and are detected in different ways.

## What to do if you own a hardware wallet

If you own a **Trezor** or **Ledger** wallet, the general recommendation is to always buy it from the manufacturer or an official distributor, not from third parties. When you receive it, check the packaging, the seal, and that the firmware is the official one. If the device arrived with a key already written down or with instructions to use it, do not use it.

To verify the firmware, each manufacturer publishes its own tools. If something doesn't add up, contact official support before moving funds. If you have any doubts about money or security, consult a professional and don't make decisions based solely on a photo from the internet.