Some users lost funds due to an issue with the Trust Wallet browser extension (v2.68).
Important points: • The blockchain was NOT hacked • The Trust Wallet mobile app is safe • Only browser extension users who imported their seed phrase were affected
If you’re using the browser extension: • Remove it immediately • Move funds to a new wallet • Treat the old seed phrase as compromised
Who should worry? • Using Trust Wallet mobile app → Safe • Using the browser extension → Risk exists • Not using the extension → No action needed
Only users who updated and used the old browser extension were impacted. If you never used it, your wallet is not compromised.
Around $7M was affected.
Final reminder: Self-custody means full responsibility. If your portfolio is over $2000, consider moving to a hardware wallet for better security.
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🚨$TWT Trust Wallet Security Alert 🚨
Some users lost funds due to an issue with the Trust Wallet browser extension (v2.68).
Important points:
• The blockchain was NOT hacked
• The Trust Wallet mobile app is safe
• Only browser extension users who imported their seed phrase were affected
If you’re using the browser extension:
• Remove it immediately
• Move funds to a new wallet
• Treat the old seed phrase as compromised
Who should worry?
• Using Trust Wallet mobile app → Safe
• Using the browser extension → Risk exists
• Not using the extension → No action needed
Only users who updated and used the old browser extension were impacted. If you never used it, your wallet is not compromised.
Around $7M was affected.
Final reminder:
Self-custody means full responsibility.
If your portfolio is over $2000, consider moving to a hardware wallet for better security.