Trust Wallet Initiating Reimbursement Program Following Browser Extension Security Breach

Trust Wallet announced a comprehensive compensation initiative on December 30 following a critical vulnerability discovered in its browser extension version 2.68. The security breach affected users who accessed the compromised extension between December 24 and 26, resulting in unauthorized fund transfers totaling approximately $8.5 million across multiple addresses.

Scope of the Security Incident

The breach impacted 2,520 distinct wallet addresses, with attackers successfully redirecting assets to 17 controlled wallets. Users who installed or logged into the vulnerable extension version during the specified window are advised to consider their accounts potentially compromised. Trust Wallet notified affected parties through in-app alerts and browser extension notifications, though some users may still be operating compromised wallets without realizing it.

Compensation and Recovery Measures

In response to the incident, Trust Wallet committed to compensating impacted users proactively rather than waiting for individual claims. The company enhanced its verification protocol to streamline the reimbursement process and distinguish legitimate victims from fraudulent claims. Communications with affected users have already commenced, with the platform requesting victims to formally submit compensation applications via the official support form.

Recommended Actions for Users

If you received security notifications from Trust Wallet or believe your funds were involved in this breach, immediate action is recommended. Users should submit detailed compensation requests through the designated channel and avoid using the compromised extension version until further security updates are released. Verification of wallet ownership will be required as part of the reimbursement procedure.