Wallet browser extension exposes security vulnerability, official launches compensation plan

NullWhisperer · 2026-01-06T03:50:11+00:00

Trust Wallet Browser Extension version 2.68 has a security vulnerability. The official team is addressing the issue and collaborating with leading exchanges to expedite user compensation. Users can verify their stolen wallets through exchange accounts to clarify the recovery process. This incident serves as a reminder for users to pay attention to security risks associated with browser extension wallets.

NullWhisperer

2026-01-06 03:50:11

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【Blockchain Rhythm】There’s a significant event on January 6th. Trust Wallet’s browser extension version 2.68 has revealed a security vulnerability, and the official team is currently addressing the issue.

The key point is that they are collaborating with a major exchange to promote a rapid verification channel, which can speed up the compensation process for affected users. In simple terms, it’s to help users recover their losses more smoothly.

For users, there are still remedial options—if you transferred coins to a stolen wallet before December 24, 2025, you can verify ownership using an account from a major exchange. This essentially provides a clearer rescue path for victims.

This incident serves as a reminder that while browser extension wallets are convenient, security risks do exist. Users should stay vigilant about wallet activity and regularly check authorization settings. The official response speed and compensation attitude are relatively good.

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ApeWithAPlan

· 01-09 01:53

Trust Wallet is causing trouble again, but luckily there's a compensation plan; otherwise, we'd lose everything, even our underwear.

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0xOverleveraged

· 01-09 00:12

It's the browser extension again causing trouble. Where's the promised convenience... --- Trust Wallet's response this time is okay; at least they didn't pass the buck. --- Wait, you need to deposit coins into the wallet to prove ownership? What about those who have never touched it? --- Honestly, this compensation plan is a bit complicated, but it's better than arguing. --- I just want to know how this vulnerability was exposed; didn't anyone find it before verification? --- Browser extensions are like this—convenient, but always risky. --- Partnering with exchanges for quick verification is a good move; at least efficiency has improved. --- Wake up, everyone. Regularly checking authorizations is the real key. --- The attitude towards compensation is good, but the lesson of losing coins must be remembered.

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PumpBeforeRug

· 01-08 22:21

It's the same old story with browser extensions; I already said this thing is unreliable. This time, the handling was quite quick, unlike some projects that pass the buck for half a year.

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4am_degen

· 01-08 03:40

Coming again? Browser wallets are really a headache—convenient but easy to fall into traps. Trust Wallet's response this time was okay; at least they didn't pass the buck. I'll just honestly stick to hardware wallets; this thing is too annoying. Whether the compensation process is reliable or not remains to be seen.

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DAOdreamer

· 01-06 04:19

It's another browser extension issue, really need to be more cautious --- Trust Wallet's response this time is decent, much more reliable than some projects --- So I need to check my authorizations quickly? This is so annoying --- The integration with the exchange verification is pretty good, at least there's a channel to trace --- That's why I still prefer using hardware wallets; convenient yes, but security is the key --- Version 2.68 is poison, those who should have upgraded long ago are now panicking --- The compensation plan sounds good, but how much can they actually compensate? That's the real question --- The trap of browser wallets is coming, gotta go through the hassle again

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fren.eth

· 01-06 04:19

Another wallet scare, Trust Wallet is a bit impatient this time Always talking about browser extension security, then suddenly it crashes, hilarious But the quick compensation channel is a good move, much better than some projects passing the buck Damn, I have to check permissions again, what a hassle

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BearMarketSunriser

· 01-06 04:19

Trust Wallet is causing trouble again, what's going on? --- Browser wallets are just like this, paying the price for convenience --- The compensation plan sounds good, but I'm just worried about all kinds of issues later --- People who encountered problems with version 2.68 probably lost a lot, who would have thought --- Fortunately, top exchanges will back it up, or else it would be a real nightmare --- They say it's compensation, but the actual process might be a bunch of hassle --- Need to check authorizations regularly? So exhausting, might as well self-custody --- The official response is quick and somewhat professional, unlike some projects --- December 2025 is the deadline, quite a generous timeframe --- This time, it’s another lesson learned the hard way, damn it

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retroactive_airdrop

· 01-06 04:17

Another one? Trust Wallet's recent mishap was quite severe, but with the exchange's compensation plan, it's still acceptable, right? By the way, really don't put all your eggs in browser extensions. I've been advising people against it for a long time.

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ChainProspector

· 01-06 04:06

Fortunately, the response was quick, or it would have been another mass exodus.

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GlueGuy

· 01-06 04:05

Once again, browser extensions are causing issues. This time, Trust Wallet's failure was quite thorough. Trust Wallet's handling this time was pretty decent; at least they didn't just go silent, and the compensation plan was also rolled out fairly quickly. Honestly, browser wallets are just a ticking time bomb; cold wallets are still more stable. Wait, is this verification channel really reliable? Can we trust the risk control of exchanges before? Now I have to keep another key in my little notebook. So annoying. The official response was quick, but fundamentally, the design of version 2.68 was flawed, right? You need to have deposited coins before December 2025 to get compensation. How do you verify the deposit records? Luckily, I never touched browser extensions. That’s just how it is.

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