Fake Ledger app on Apple’s Mac App Store steals 5.92 BTC

Fake “Ledger Live” on Apple’s Mac App Store stole 5.92 BTC from musician G. Love. On-chain sleuth ZachXBT traced the coins to KuCoin.

G. Love reported the theft on April 11, 2026, calling it his “retirement fund.” He said he switched his Ledger to a new Mac and “by accident downloaded a malicious ledger app from the Apple store.” Source: G. Love on X.

ZachXBT confirmed the outflows. He traced 5.92 BTC across nine transactions to KuCoin deposit addresses. Source: ZachXBT trace.

He also highlighted App Store issues, posting that “Apple does not want people documenting the fact they allow fake apps on the App Store.” Source: tweet on App Store listing.

Key facts for investors:
- Loss size 5.92 BTC confirmed by on-chain analysis. Source: ZachXBT.
- Victim self-reported via X on April 11, 2026. Source: G. Love.
- Funds moved to KuCoin via multiple deposits. Source: ZachXBT.
- The app was downloaded from Apple’s Mac App Store, per the victim’s post. Source: G. Love.