Trust Wallet Chrome Extension Hack – How Can Users Stay Safe?
After the Trust Wallet Chrome extension update, a serious security issue emerged in which approximately $7 million of users’ funds were drained. On-chain investigator ZachXBT raised the alert on December 25, reporting that funds were suddenly withdrawn from several users’ wallets. Coincidentally, a new Chrome extension update (version 2.68) had been released just one day earlier.
The Trust Wallet team confirmed that the issue affects only Chrome extension version 2.68. Mobile app users and other browser extension versions are completely safe. Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) also confirmed that all affected users will be reimbursed for their losses.
Users are strongly advised not to open version 2.68 and to immediately upgrade to version 2.69. This incident serves as an important reminder to always check official announcements after wallet updates and never compromise on security.
