Trust Wallet Extension Bug Triggers $6M+ Crypto Losses, Forces Emergency Upgrade to Version 2.69
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Key Takeaways: Trust Wallet confirmed a security incident affecting only Browser Extension version 2.68, prompting an urgent shutdown and upgrade. Reports from on-chain analysts link the flaw to over $6 million in stolen crypto across EVM chains, Solana, and Bitcoin. Mobile users and other extension versions remain unaffected, but the case raises broader concerns about wallet security and supply-chain risks in crypto. Trust Wallet has issued an urgent warning after detecting a security incident tied to a specific version of its browser extension. The issue has triggered fund losses for some desktop users and forced the company to roll out an immediate fix. Read More: Trust Wallet Launches New Loyalty Program for TWT, Targeting Mass Web3 Adoption We’ve identified a security incident affecting Trust Wallet Browser Extension version 2.68 only. Users with Browser Extension 2.68 should disable and upgrade to 2.69. Please refer to the official Chrome Webstore link here: https://t.co/V3vMq31TKb Please note: Mobile-only users… — Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) December 25, 2025 Trust Wallet Confirms Security Incident in Browser Extension Trust Wallet disclosed that it identified a security incident affecting Trust Wallet Browser Extension version 2.68 only. The company urged all users running that version to stop using it immediately and upgrade to version 2.69, which is now live on the official Chrome Web Store. According to Trust Wallet, the incident does not impact: Mobile-only users Desktop users running extension versions other than 2.68 The team emphasized that the wallet’s core infrastructure remains intact and that the problem is isolated to a single desktop extension release. Trust Wallet also instructed users who have not yet upgraded to avoid opening the extension entirely until version 2.69 is installed. Customer support teams are already engaging with affected users to provide next steps. Reports of Stolen Funds Spark Community Alarm The revelation came…
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