🚨 Trust Wallet Extension Exploit: $7M Stolen. What You Need to Know
Users of the popular crypto wallet Trust Wallet have encountered a serious security threat. Since December 24, 2025, reports of missing funds have surged. The project team has officially confirmed the exploit, estimating the total damage at $7 million.
🔍 What Happened?
The attack exclusively targeted users of the Chrome browser extension. Hackers exploited a vulnerability that allowed them to access private keys almost instantly after a user authorized their wallet.
Important: The mobile app and other versions of the browser extension are unaffected. The incident has been localized.
🛠 How to Secure Your Assets?
If you use the desktop version of Trust Wallet, take the following actions immediately:
Check your version: The vulnerability was found in version 2.68.Update now: Urgently update the extension to the secure version 2.69.Safety measures: Developers recommend disabling the extension until the update is complete.
🤝 Reaction and Support
Despite the incident, the situation is under control. Changpeng Zhao (CZ), who was instrumental in integrating Trust Wallet into the Binance ecosystem, has already announced that all user losses will be reimbursed.
As a reminder, Trust Wallet was Binance's first major acquisition back in 2018, designed to be the gold standard for self-custody solutions. The team emphasizes that user security remains the #1 priority, and the issue with version 2.68 has been resolved.
👉 Check your wallets right now and ensure you are using the latest software version!
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