Oh my God, I just saw the news that the Trust Wallet browser extension was hacked, and I was totally panicked😰 Over $6 million worth of assets were stolen, which is a really good warning for us newbies.

After looking into the details of the incident, I realized that version 2.68 of the extension was compromised with a backdoor code inserted by hackers. They secretly steal the mnemonic phrase when you unlock your wallet, then transfer everything to the hacker’s address. Just thinking about it is terrifying… Even wallets that have been dormant for a year or two were stolen for millions of dollars. No matter how secure a place seems, it’s not absolutely safe.

The most important thing now is, if you are using the Trust Wallet extension, you must:
1️⃣ Immediately upgrade to version 2.69 (via the official Chrome Web Store)
2️⃣ If you have already suffered a loss, you can submit a claim through the official Trust Wallet platform
3️⃣ If you haven’t upgraded yet, the safest approach is to export your private key first, then transfer your assets to another secure wallet

This incident has made me realize even more that entering the crypto space requires constant vigilance. But the good news is, Trust Wallet has initiated a claim process to compensate affected users, which does provide some reassurance. Everyone must remember to regularly update their wallet app—this is really crucial!