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Two Georgia residents have filed suit against Ledger SAS, Ledger Technologies Inc., Shopify (USA) Inc., and Shopify Inc., accusing the companies of mishandling a massive data breach that caused customers to lose money, face threats of physical violence, and feel vulnerable in their homes. The Northern District of California class-action complaint contended that the defendants negligently allowed, recklessly ignored, and intentionally tried to cover up the breach.
The plaintiffs explained that Ledger, “one of the market leaders for crypto-asset security,” sells solutions to consumers to help keep their crypto-assets safe. Its main product is a “hardware wallet,” a physical item similar to a USB drive that consumers use to access crypto assets, the complaint stated. Reportedly, Ledger sells its products through a number of distributors and also directly to consumers through its own website, which Shopify powers.