Trust Wallet Hack Today: $6 Million Breach
The problem affects Trust Wallet Browser Extension version 2.68 only, according to an official statement from Trust Wallet. Mobile app users and people using other extension versions are not affected.
What exactly Happened? - On December 24, a flaw was discovered in version 2.68 of the Trust Wallet browser extension. By December 25, onchain data showed that funds were being drained from multiple wallets across Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Solana networks. Community researchers later found suspicious code in the extension that appeared to send wallet data to a fake website, allowing attackers to access funds.
Trust Wallet Confirms the Issue - Trust Wallet confirmed the security incident and said the issue is limited to version 2.68 of the browser extension. The company asked users to stop using that version immediately and upgrade to version 2.69, which it says is safe.
What To Do If You Are Affected - If you use the Trust Wallet browser extension, here’s what you should do right away:
1. Do not open the Trust Wallet extension on your desktop. This helps prevent further risk.
2. Disable the extension immediately. Go to your Chrome extensions page and switch Trust Wallet off.
3. Update to version 2.69 only from the official Chrome Web Store. After updating, check the version number to confirm it shows 2.69.
4. Contact Trust Wallet support. If your funds are missing, reach out to Trust Wallet’s official support page and report the issue.
Why This Matters - This incident shows the risks of browser-based crypto wallets, especially when malicious code slips into updates. Even trusted tools can become targets, and small delays in updating can lead to big losses. Trust Wallet says it will share more updates as they become available.
