Trust Wallet Hack: A Major Wake-Up Call for Crypto Users
We’re talking about the Trust Wallet hack that’s been buzzing through the crypto community. This one’s been a biggie — millions drained from user wallets due to a compromised browser extension. If you thought self-custody was unassailable, think again. This might just be the eye-opener we all needed, especially as we’re all grappling with the blurred lines between decentralization and needing someone to come to the rescue when things go south.
The Exploit Breakdown: Cryptosecurity in Flux
Look, early analysis suggests a pretty standard pattern: an attacker snuck in a corrupted extension update. You install the bad version, and, poof, the hackers get your wallet’s sensitive data — probably seed phrases or signing permissions. Of…
