2025-12-26 04:24:18

Trust Wallet plugin security vulnerability incident analysis: We need to stay calm

Yesterday, Trust Wallet disclosed a plugin security vulnerability, with reported losses exceeding $6 million. Seeing this news, many people began to worry about their asset security. But after calmly analyzing, the issues reflected by this event are more complex than you might think.

Looking back over the past few years, official vulnerabilities in plugin wallets have not been frequent. Major wallets like MetaMask and Phantom have experienced security incidents, but a detailed breakdown reveals that most lost coins are not due to official code problems. What is the real culprit? Users downloaded counterfeit software from unofficial channels or accidentally authorized on phishing websites. These are the main sources of over 90% of the tragedies.

So, how can ordinary users protect themselves? The key lies in these three actions:

**1. Use legitimate sources.** The Chrome official store is your only download channel. Ignore links from third-party forums or unknown websites, no matter how tempting they seem. A moment of laziness could lead to a lifelong lesson.

**2. Don’t delay updates.** Wallet teams release new versions mainly to fix known vulnerabilities. Your mindset of "I'll upgrade later" actually exposes you to risks.

**3. Don’t authorize on unfamiliar websites.** This is the easiest point to overlook. When you click "Connect Wallet" on an unknown DeFi platform or trading page, you grant permissions. Even if the wallet itself is secure, once permissions are abused, it’s useless.

Ultimately, the initiative for wallet security is in your hands. Officially, they can fix vulnerabilities and optimize code, but every one of your operational habits is the first line of defense. Instead of obsessing over K-line fluctuations, learning to identify risks and operate properly is the foundation for longer survival in the crypto world. Those who can still profit steadily in the end are often the ones who protect their principal step by step.

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PanicSeller

· 9h ago

Oh no, it's the same old story. Basically, users just aren't using their brains. Another 6 million, it really never ends. This is the first time I've heard of plugin vulnerabilities. Actually, most people are just falling for phishing. Wake up, everyone. Downloading from the Chrome Web Store is really something that can't be emphasized enough. Are there still people going down the wrong path? The real killer is the authorization part. Just clicking around casually, and it's gone. My friend has fallen for this before. In the end, it still depends on yourself. No matter how secure your wallet is, if your mind isn't secure, it's all pointless.

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FlashLoanLord

· 9h ago

Honestly, 6 million sounds scary, but most people are really just shooting themselves in the foot. Stop blaming the official now.

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bridgeOops

· 10h ago

To be honest, 6 million sounds like a lot, but upon closer inspection, it's mostly the users' own fault for messing up. The key point is the old saying: if you don't go through official channels, you'll get hit. Instead of asking every day if the wallet is safe, it's better to ask yourself whether you've been clicking around on unfamiliar websites.

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Rugpull幸存者

· 10h ago

To be honest, $6 million sounds pretty scary, but upon closer inspection, most of it is still users shooting themselves in the foot. The hurdle of the Chrome Web Store isn't really difficult, yet some people still choose to download from shady forums and then blame the wallet for being insecure—it's hilarious. The most heartbreaking issue is the authorization problem. How many people click "Connect Wallet" without clearly understanding what permissions they are granting? If you ask me, it's not the wallet's fault.

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