Five arrested following abduction in Paris with suspects demanding ransom...
#cryptocurrency #crypto #ledger #Cryptomillionaire #davidballand
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I've been experimenting with doing plain text accounting using #ledger-mode in #Emacs and the #hledger reporting tool to get a better handle on my finances, particularly in relation to share investments. On my blog I have posted a simple walk-through demonstrating what I have learned with regards to using these #foss tools to help track trades in a share portfolio.
#ledger a cold #cryptocurrency wallet is a fucking disaster.
I use it to send money on available 2 times a year. I have never done this without spending 1h on updating apps, then updating fucking firmware while the fucking ledger is constantly turning off because it doesn't keep the charge and me crying through the whole process...
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After a violent kidnapping, crypto elites hire bodyguards.
In the early morning of 12 January, David Balland and his wife were forced at gunpoint into separate vehicles outside their home in Méreau, a commune in the opulent Loire Valley, France.
The kidnappers had targeted Balland, who cofounded cryptocurrency wallet company Ledger, with the goal of winning a ransom, a prosecutor has claimed.
#Cryptocurrency #Ledger #Kidnapping #Security #Bitcoin #Crime
After a violent kidnapping, crypto elites hire bodyguards.
In the early morning of 12 January, David Balland and his wife were forced at gunpoint into separate vehicles outside their home in Méreau, a commune in the opulent Loire Valley, France.
The kidnappers had targeted Balland, who cofounded cryptocurrency wallet company Ledger, with the goal of winning a ransom, a prosecutor has claimed.
#Cryptocurrency #Ledger #Kidnapping #Security #Bitcoin #Crime
Cryptomonnaie : Tony Fadell, le papa de l’iPhone, mise sur le Français Ledger
https://mac4ever.com/187421
#Mac4Ever #Ledger #TonyFadell
**Special Report for DonOperInfo**
### **OSINT Analytics: Kidnapping of Ledger Co-founder**
#### **Event Context**
On January 21, 2025, Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife became victims of an organized criminal attack in France. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of 10 million euros in cryptocurrency. To increase pressure, they cut off Balland's finger and sent the video to his colleague, Éric Larchevêque. Part of the ransom was paid, but thanks to the prompt actions of the French intelligence services, the couple was released and 10 suspects were arrested. Most of the transferred funds were tracked and frozen.
**Source:** [Coindesk](https://www.coindesk.com/ru/policy/2025/01/24/ledger-co-founder-s-kidnapping-sheds-light-on-soaring-crypto-robberies)
#### **OSINT Analysis**
1. **Geolocation and Travel Routes**
- According to open sources, Balland's house is located in the Cher department, France.
- Possible points for tracking criminals: surveillance cameras, bank transactions, blockchain transaction analysis.
2. **Digital Traces of Criminals**
- The kidnappers demanded a ransom in cryptocurrency. The use of blockchain analysis enabled authorities to track fund movements.
- Some addresses have already been identified by law enforcement agencies and are linked to shadow markets.
- Transaction analysis indicates potential attempts to cash out through P2P exchanges.
3. **Cyber Threats and Attack Protection**
- Physical attacks on crypto asset owners are increasing, necessitating a review of security measures.
- The anonymity of digital assets serves as both an advantage and a vulnerability.
- Enhancing security against surveillance (movement monitoring, digital fingerprints, personal data protection) can mitigate the risks of such attacks.
#### **Conclusions and Recommendations**
- **Decentralized Crypto Asset Storage:** Avoid keeping large amounts on a single device.
- **Physical Security:** Strengthen measures to protect crypto asset owners, including monitoring systems and emergency protocols.
- **Blockchain Analytics:** Improve fund-tracking mechanisms and collaborate with analytics platforms to identify criminal networks.
- **Information Security:** Minimize the digital footprint of significant crypto asset owners.
#### **Conclusion**
This incident highlights the rising criminal interest in cryptocurrency owners and the need to enhance both digital and physical security measures. OSINT analysis plays a critical role in identifying vulnerabilities and mitigation strategies.
**Hashtags:**
#Ledger #Crypto #CyberSecurity #Blockchain #OSINT #CrimeAnalysis #Fediverse #Privacy
https://osint-ukraine.blogspot.com/2025/02/osint-analytics-kidnapping-of-ledger-co.html
### **Revie for INFERNUM1488 in Elk**
On January 21, 2025, Ledger co-founder David Balland and his wife were kidnapped from their home in France. The kidnappers demanded a ransom of €10 million in cryptocurrency. To apply pressure, they cut off Balland's finger and sent a video of the act to his colleague, Éric Larchevêque. Part of the ransom was paid. French authorities later rescued the couple and arrested 10 suspects. Balland’s wife was found tied up but unharmed. Most of the ransom was tracked and frozen.
Source: [coindesk.com](https://www.coindesk.com/ru/policy/2025/01/24/ledger-co-founder-s-kidnapping-sheds-light-on-soaring-crypto-robberies?utm_source=chatgpt.com)
#### **Bibliography:**
- **Coindesk on the kidnapping:** [Link](https://www.coindesk.com/ru/policy/2025/01/24/ledger-co-founder-s-kidnapping-sheds-light-on-soaring-crypto-robberies)
- **Ledger (official website):** [https://www.ledger.com](https://www.ledger.com)
- **Elk (Mastodon client):** [https://elk.zone](https://elk.zone)
- **QOTO Mastodon:** [https://qoto.org](https://qoto.org)
#### **Hashtags:**
#Ledger #Crypto #CyberSecurity #Bitcoin #CryptoNews #Fediverse #Mastodon #Elk #Hacking #Privacy #Blockchain
#quote | «saves data locally in a SQLite database».
sorry, you've lost me at sql. i expected #ledger (plaintext budget records format) to be the default for such a tool.
https://terminaltrove.com/bagels
sorry, you've lost me at sql. i expected #ledger (plaintext budget records format) to be the default for such a tool.
https://terminaltrove.com/bagels
David Balland, co-founder of the crypto form Ledger was apparently kidnapped in a ransom attempt. By the time authorities found him, his finger had been cut off. 😱
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