Trust Wallet begins verification process post-December hack, addressing nearly 5,000 claims amid rising false submissions.
- Trust Wallet verification begins after browser hack; $7M lost.
- Around 5,000 claims, 2,596 addresses affected.
- Changpeng Zhao: Full reimbursement confirmed by Trust Wallet.
Trust Wallet initiates a verification process for reimbursement claims following a December hack involving a compromised browser extension, with 5,000 claims submitted against 2,596 affected addresses.
The incident underscores the need for accurate verification to prevent fraud as claims surge amid full reimbursement and ongoing investigations into the $7 million crypto losses.
Trust Wallet’s $7M Loss Triggers Verification Process
Trust Wallet initiated a wallet verification process after a hack affecting its browser extension from December 24 to 26, 2025. A total of $7M was lost due to this breach.
Eowyn Chen, CEO of Trust Wallet, emphasized the importance of accurate verification. The company received nearly 5,000 claims against 2,596 confirmed affected addresses.
Binance Co-Founder Confirms Full Reimbursement
Changpeng Zhao, Binance co-founder, assured users of a full reimbursement. The hack sparked numerous claimant reports, with Trust Wallet emphasizing claim accuracy and security for effective fund return.
“Accurate verification of wallet ownership is critical to ensure funds are returned to the right people.” — Eowyn Chen, CEO, Trust Wallet
Financially, losses stood fully covered at around $7M. The incident highlighted potential insider concerns with external exploit through a compromised web extension.
Unprecedented Security Breach for Trust Wallet
There are no prior events of a similar nature involving Trust Wallet. Past security breaches posed fewer claims and monetary implications compared to this incident.
Experts suggest forensic investigations might reveal vulnerabilities, aiding in future prevention strategies. No direct regulatory actions have been reported post-event, yet the evolving global crypto regulation landscape continues to be a significant consideration.
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