Trust Wallet CEO: Extensions are temporarily unavailable for download from the Chrome Web Store; beware of counterfeit apps.
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Trust Wallet CEO warns that the browser extension is temporarily unavailable on Chrome Web Store due to a vulnerability. Google is investigating, and users should avoid counterfeit apps.
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Odaily Odaily reports that Trust Wallet CEO Eowync.eth posted on the X platform reminding the community that some users may have noticed the Trust Wallet browser extension is temporarily unavailable for download from the Chrome Web Store. This is due to a vulnerability in the Chrome Web Store encountered during the release of the new version. Google has confirmed the issue and is internally investigating. The new version of Trust Wallet adds a feature designed to help reimbursement applicants submit verification codes through the extension, which helps to better verify the wallet ownership of affected users, thus distinguishing them from hackers/fraudsters. Users should also be wary of any fake Trust Wallet browser extensions.