Trust Wallet CEO: The browser extension security incident has been confirmed to have affected 2,596 addresses; compensation verification is still unde...
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Trust Wallet CEO confirms 2,596 addresses affected by a browser extension security incident. Compensation verification is ongoing, with efforts focused on accurate victim identification and safe fund return.
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[Trust Wallet CEO: Browser Extension Security Incident Confirmed to Affect 2596 Addresses, Compensation Verification Still Underway] According to Mars Finance, Trust Wallet CEO Eowync.eth released an update on the browser extension v2.68 security incident on the X platform, stating that the team has confirmed a total of 2596 wallet addresses affected. They have received approximately 5000 compensation applications, including numerous duplicate or invalid submissions attempting to fraudulently claim victim compensation. He stated that accurately verifying wallet ownership is currently the core focus of their work, and the team is using multiple data cross-validation methods to distinguish between genuine victims and malicious submitters. The verification work is proceeding simultaneously with the evidence collection investigation, and some cases have reached relatively clear conclusions, but the overall process is still ongoing. Eowync.eth emphasized that the impact of this incident on users has been fully recognized, and investigation and compensation are Trust Wallet's highest priority. The team will prioritize accuracy over speed, ensuring the safe return of funds to the correct users, and will release further progress information as soon as possible, with an update expected within the next day.