SHOs 0 Attention all cryptocurrency users! Critical Alert: The Trust Wallet browser extension may currently be compromised. Recent reports indicate that the latest version of the extension for Chrome and other browsers contains malicious code designed to steal sensitive information, including: 🔑 Private Keys 🌱 Seed Phrases / Recovery Phrases There has been no official statement from the Trust Wallet team yet, which is increasing concern. Numerous users are reporting real-time loss of funds from their wallets. 😱 💸 Estimated Scale of the Damage (Unconfirmed): Preliminary estimates suggest losses have already reached millions of dollars. Specific reports mention a hacker attack resulting in damages of around $7 million. Important Update: According to the latest unconfirmed information, Trust Wallet plans to compensate all affected users. However, this does not eliminate the critical need for immediate action. 🛡️ Immediate Steps to Take: STOP USING the Trust Wallet browser extension immediately. Do not open it. If you have used it recently, urgently move your funds to a new, secure wallet (preferably a hardware wallet or one on a clean device). You can do this via the mobile app (if unaffected) or by importing your seed phrase on a completely secure and trusted device. NEVER enter your seed phrase on any website. Exercise extreme caution and monitor official channels for verified updates. The security of your assets is in your hands! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
