Trust Wallet Extension Pulled from Chrome Amid Reimbursement Delays for $7M Hack Victims
Trust Wallet's Chrome extension has been temporarily removed from the Google Web Store due to a technical bug, delaying critical updates for users affected by a Christmas Day exploit that drained $7 million from 2,596 wallets. The pending v2.69 update would enable victims to submit verification codes for reimbursement—a process now stalled by the takedown.
CEO Eowyn Chen clarified the removal stems from a Chrome Store glitch, not new security risks. The breach originated from a supply chain attack where a hacker compromised development secrets to publish malicious code. Users are warned against fake extensions masquerading as Trust Wallet during the outage.
The incident underscores persistent vulnerabilities in crypto wallet infrastructure, particularly around browser extensions. With refunds on hold, affected investors face extended exposure—a stark reminder of the sector's friction between decentralization and consumer protections.
