The company urged users to disable this version and upgrade to version 2.69 immediately. Mobile users and those using other extension versions were not affected.
Although such incidents are rare, they highlight the importance of keeping software up to date and maintaining safe practices when interacting with digital assets.
Understanding the impact and response
The incident unfolded quickly. Trust Wallet later confirmed that approximately seven million dollars in assets had been affected. The company stressed that supporting affected users was its top priority and promised full refunds to those affected. Users were warned not to interact with messages or instructions that did not come from official Trust Wallet channels, highlighting the risk of scams following security events.
We have identified a security incident only affecting version 2.68 of Trust Wallet Browser Extension. Users with browser extension 2.68 should disable it and upgrade to version 2.69.
Please refer to the official Chrome Webstore link here:
Note: Mobile users only…
– Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) December 25, 2025
From a practical standpoint, this means that users who held assets through the affected browser extension may have witnessed unauthorized activities. Trust Wallet’s rapid response, including the promise of refunds and clear advice, is designed to restore trust. Security incidents in crypto wallets, while alarming, are often brought under control when the development team acts quickly.
For users affected by the v2.68 browser extension, please follow these steps as soon as possible:
Step 1: DO NOT open the Trust Wallet Browser v2.68 extension on your desktop device, to ensure the safety of your wallet and avoid further issues.
Step 2: Go to Chrome Extensions…
– Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) December 26, 2025
A concrete example illustrates the risk. Imagine a user who stores both tokens and NFTs in their browser extension. If the extension is compromised, these assets could be at risk. Trust Wallet’s proactive alert and upcoming refund process aims to prevent permanent losses and reassure users that safeguards are in place.
Learn more about Trust Wallet
Trust Wallet highlighted its security achievements over the year, reporting that it successfully prevented more than $190 million from being sent to fraudulent wallets. Additionally, the platform recovered over $600 thousand in user funds, demonstrating its commitment to protecting user assets.
Just a reminder 👇
This year, Trust Wallet:
🛡 We stopped over $190 million from reaching fraudulent wallets
đź’™ Recovered over $600,000 in user fundsSecurity is always active. We support you.
Learn more about how we keep users safe: pic.twitter.com/tU1CMTZtcD
– Trust Wallet (@TrustWallet) December 23, 2025
These figures highlight the growing importance of wallet security and the proactive steps taken by digital asset platforms to protect investors in an increasingly complex crypto ecosystem.
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