2025-12-29 05:22:59

Trust Wallet's browser extension has released version 2.68 with security patches. According to the project team’s public confirmation, this security incident affected a total of 2,596 wallet addresses. But here’s the issue—the official received approximately 5,000 claim requests, a number far exceeding the actual number of victims. The reason behind this is quite realistic: a large number of false or duplicate submissions were mixed in. This also reflects that after a wallet security incident occurs, there is often fraudulently filed claims for compensation. For users, this serves as an important reminder: while browser extension wallets are convenient, security protection should always come first. Updating to the latest version promptly and regularly checking wallet permissions are basic steps that should not be overlooked.

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BlockTalk

· 01-01 05:14

Haha, someone wants to exploit again. Out of 5000 applications, only 2596 victims—what a ratio! --- Browser wallets really can't be lazy. You need to keep up with patches, or you'll just get hacked. --- I just want to know what those fake applicants are thinking. Do they really believe the official is an easy target? --- Exactly, convenience is great, but when it comes to security, never rush. Regularly checking permissions is really key. --- Over 2600 real victims corresponding to 5000 claims? This kind of scam needs to be controlled. --- Trust Wallet's patch is a classic case of closing the stable door after the horse has bolted. They only addressed it after the issue, what were they doing before? --- Browser extension wallets have their downsides—they're easy to get caught in scams. Hardware wallets are more reliable. --- Half of the applications are fake. This batch of users is really creative! --- Updating promptly and checking permissions may sound simple, but many people, including myself sometimes, are lazy about it. --- Both browsers and extensions—does Web3 have a single wallet that you can fully trust?

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OnChainSleuth

· 2025-12-31 21:20

5000 claims for only 2596 victims, the scam ratio is incredible... it shows that human nature truly cannot withstand testing.

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FudVaccinator

· 2025-12-31 21:11

Ha, 5,000 claim requests for 2,596 victims? That ratio is incredible, probably all just trying to scam. --- Browser wallets are really convenient, but this makes me think again—cheap things are not good quality. --- Is that all? Trust Wallet's recent mishap was fixed pretty quickly, but I still don't fully trust browser wallets. --- Wait, are we talking about someone pretending to be hacked to scam for compensation? That's too outrageous, haha. --- Version 2.68 should be installed quickly, but honestly, the risks of browser wallets have always been there. --- There are actually so many scam claims; I told you the Web3 ecosystem has everything. --- Actually, this issue shouldn't be solely blamed on wallet manufacturers; users' security awareness is the first line of defense. --- Fake claims with more than double the compensation... this community really has all kinds of people. --- Still the same point: convenience and security are always at odds. You have to choose one and give up the other.

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MemeTokenGenius

· 2025-12-29 05:52

Ha, only 2596 victims out of 5000 claims, this ratio is outrageous... Looks like there are quite a few "smart people" in the crypto circle --- Be cautious with browser wallets. Convenience is fine, but don’t give permissions randomly --- Here we go again. Every time something happens, a bunch of people come to scold, really annoying --- That’s why I keep all my money in hardware wallets. Browser plugins are just a burden --- 2596 real victims drowned in 5000 fake applications... It must be so troublesome for the official verification --- By the way, does anyone really neglect to update such basic operations? --- The number of scam claims is so high that the official compensation might even have to be discounted --- Security incidents can really expose human nature as soon as they happen --- Trust Wallet’s situation is also quite awkward; there aren’t as many fraud claims as victims

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TopBuyerBottomSeller

· 2025-12-29 05:49

Nearly half of the 5,000 claim requests are pretending to be victims. This move is brilliant, but I can't even laugh.

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WhaleWatcher

· 2025-12-29 05:41

Only 2,596 claims paid out out of 5,000 claims, this scammer is too much...

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GateUser-a606bf0c

· 2025-12-29 05:35

5,000 compensation applications have been filed for 2,596 victims. This scammer is really numerous... I’ve been warning that browser wallets are risky, but you insisted on convenience. Now look at the result.

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ArbitrageBot

· 2025-12-29 05:33

Haha, 5000 applications slap the face of 2596 victims. I know this trick too well. Still trying to get free compensation. --- Fortunately, I stopped using browser wallets long ago. These are just hidden dangers. --- It’s always like this. The real victims end up being the minority. Laugh out loud. --- Again, I have to educate users on what timely updates mean. There are a bunch of people who are too lazy. --- Trust Wallet is probably socially dead this time, its reputation has taken a hit.

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RetroHodler91

· 2025-12-29 05:32

Nearly half of the 5,000 claim requests are from scammers, which is outrageous... The genuine victims are instead drowned out by this noise.

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StablecoinSkeptic

· 2025-12-29 05:26

Haha, coming to scam compensation again, this batch of victims really knows how to make things up... --- Out of 5000 claim submissions, only 2596 addresses, the ratio is ridiculously off. Is someone trying to over-report for one address? --- Expanding wallets is convenient, but this time they caused trouble again... Better to just honestly use a hardware wallet. --- The key is, some people really do try to scam compensation. I just can't understand what they're thinking. --- It's always security patches and claims. When will these days finally settle down?

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