Trust Wallet confirms security incident
Yesterday evening, Trust Wallet confirmed that a “security incident” had affected version 2.68.0 of its Chrome extension, and advised users to update immediately to version 2.69 to resolve the issue.
However, Trust Wallet has not yet responded to BleepingComputer’s questions regarding the incident, including how many people were impacted and the total amount of stolen cryptocurrency.
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
— Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) December 25, 2025
Attackers double down with a simultaneous phishing campaign
While users were scrambling for information and guidance, BleepingComputer observed a parallel phishing campaign taking advantage of the ongoing panic.
Multiple X accounts [1, 2] directed concerned users to a suspicious domain: fix-trustwallet[.]com.
The site closely impersonated Trust Wallet branding and claimed to fix a “security vulnerability” in Trust Wallet. After clicking the “Update” button, however, users were presented with a popup form requesting their wallet recovery seed phrase, which functions as a master key granting full control over a wallet.
Entering a seed phrase on such a site would allow attackers to immediately drain all associated funds.
WHOIS data indicates that fix-trustwallet[.]com was registered earlier this month, with the same registrar as metrics-trustwallet[.]com, suggesting the domains may be connected and potentially operated by the same threat actor or group behind the broader attack.
What users should do
Trust Wallet advises Chrome extension users to ensure they are running the latest, fixed version 2.69 and states that the incident affects Chrome extension version 2.68.0 alone. Mobile-only users and all other browser extension versions, it says, are unaffected.
“For users who haven’t already updated to Extension version 2.69, please do not open the Browser Extension until you have updated. This may help to ensure the security of your wallet and prevent further issues,” continues Trust Wallet in the same X thread.
“Follow the step-by-step guide soonest possible:
Step 1: Do NOT open the Trust Wallet Browser Extension on your desktop device to ensure the security of your wallet and prevent further issues.
Step 2: Go to Chrome Extensions panel in your Chrome browser by copying following to the address line (shortcut to the Official Trust Wallet Browser Extension): chrome://extensions/?id=egjidjbpglichdcondbcbdnbeeppgdph
Step 3: Switch the toggle to “Off” below the Trust Wallet if it’s still “On”.
Step 4: Click “Developer mode” in the upper right corner.
Step 5: Press the “Update” on the left upper corner.
Step 6. Check the version number: 2.69. This is the latest and secure version.
“Our Customer Support team is already in touch with impacted users regarding next steps,” says Trust Wallet, and urges others with questions to get in touch at: https://twtholders.trustwallet.com
Users who believe their wallets may have been compromised are urged to immediately move remaining funds to a new wallet created with a fresh seed phrase and to treat any previously exposed recovery phrases as permanently unsafe.
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