Trust Wallet Extension v2.68 Hack: Check Your Version Now — What Went Wrong, Who’s Affected, and What To Do Next

Did you open Trust Wallet and suddenly see “Something went wrong”… and now you’re thinking, “Wait—did I just get hacked?”

If you’re here because something feels off, you’re doing the right thing. When a browser wallet extension acts weird, I treat it like a potential security incident until I can prove it’s just a temporary glitch.

In the next few minutes, I’m going to help you quickly figure out whether you’re at risk, what to stop doing right now, and what to check so you’re not guessing.

The problem: a “simple extension update” can become a real wallet risk

People hear “extension update” and think it’s like updating a weather app. But wallet extensions are different—they sit right between you and the blockchain.

Your extension is involved when you:

• Approve token spending (the infamous “Approve” button)
• Sign messages (sometimes without a transaction)
• Confirm swaps, bridges, NFT mints, and “connect wallet” prompts
• See addresses, balances, and what you’re supposedly signing

That’s why extension incidents are extra dangerous: even a small UI or signing-flow issue can lead to big mistakes. If what you see on-screen is wrong (or manipulated), you can approve something you never meant to.

This isn’t just theory. Security researchers have been warning for years that browser extensions are a huge attack surface because they can request broad permissions and quietly influence what you see. Google has published multiple pieces over time about risky extension behavior and enforcement actions in the Chrome Web Store—extensions are powerful, and that power gets abused. (If you want background reading straight from the source, start here: Chrome Web Store safety tips.)

And in crypto specifically, we’ve watched “small front-end problems” turn into real losses—whether it’s fake popups, poisoned approvals, or compromised third-party scripts. The lesson: don’t assume it’s harmless just because the error message sounds generic.

Rule I follow: if a wallet extension behaves unusually, I pause all signing and approvals first, then investigate. Not the other way around.

Promise: in 5 minutes, you’ll know if you’re affected and what to do

Here’s the fast, practical checklist I use when anything like this happens. You don’t need to be a security expert—just be calm and methodical.

• Confirm your extension version (this is the “am I in the danger zone?” step).
• Pause risky actions: don’t sign messages, don’t approve tokens, don’t retry swaps blindly.
• Review recent activity: check for approvals or transactions you don’t recognize.
• Move funds if needed: if anything looks compromised, prioritize getting assets into a fresh safe wallet.
• Document anything suspicious: timestamps, tx hashes, screenshots—so you’re not reconstructing it later from memory.

Important: if you’re in panic mode, the worst move is “click around until it works.” That’s how people end up signing something they shouldn’t.

The most common panic triggers (and what they usually mean)

When readers email me about wallet scares, it’s usually one of these. Some are harmless. Some are not. The trick is knowing which is which before you take the next action.

1) “Something went wrong” error

This can be a basic network/RPC hiccup… but during a known extension issue, I treat it as a yellow flag. If the wallet can’t load properly, you may not be seeing accurate prompts—or you may be tempted to keep retrying actions.

2) Stuck or endlessly pending transactions

Often normal (gas too low, congestion, nonce issues). The danger is when people start spamming “speed up” or signing multiple retries without understanding what they’re approving.

3) Weird popups or strange signing requests

This is where I get strict: if you see a signing request you don’t understand, assume it’s hostile until proven otherwise. “Sign to fix an error” and “Sign to verify” are classic social-engineering lines.

4) Missing balances

Sometimes it’s just a token display problem or the wrong network selected. But it can also be a clue that the wallet is failing to read data correctly—don’t “fix” it by signing random prompts.

5) Failed swaps / failed bridges

Common during outages and RPC problems. But it’s also a moment when scam sites love to show “Swap failed—click here to resync wallet,” then push malicious approvals. Be extra cautious if the failure message appears inside a site you don’t fully trust.

If you’re seeing any of the above, the safest mindset is:

“My next click could cost me money—so I’m going to verify first.”

What I’m not going to do

I’m not going to hit you with fear-mongering like “your funds are definitely gone” or vague advice like “just be careful.” That’s useless when you’re staring at an error message and your heart rate is up.

Instead, I’m going to keep this practical:

• No guessing games
• No random download links
• No “DM this account for support” nonsense
• Just clear steps you can follow today

Next: want the plain-English explanation of what actually went wrong in v2.68, how to check your version in Chrome/Brave/Edge, and the exact damage-control checklist I’d follow if I had used it?

What went wrong with Trust Wallet Extension v2.68 (plain-English breakdown)

When a wallet lives inside your browser, a “normal-looking” update can turn into a real risk fast—because the extension controls what you see and what you approve.

Based on the publicly shared updates around the Trust Wallet Extension issue (the one many users associated with v2.68 and the sudden “Something went wrong” behavior), the core problem wasn’t “crypto broke” — it was that the extension experience became unreliable at the exact moment people were still being asked to sign things.

And that’s the danger zone.

In extension-wallet incidents, the most common ways users get hurt look like this:

• Spoofed UI / misleading screens: your wallet shows a connection/approval screen that looks normal, but the underlying request isn’t what you think it is.
• Malicious prompts disguised as routine actions: “Sign to fix an error,” “Verify to sync,” “Confirm to restore balances.” These are classic traps.
• Unexpected approvals: you think you’re approving a swap, but you’re actually granting a token allowance (or NFT operator approval) that lets someone else drain later.
• Broken signing flows: failed transactions + repeated retrying can push people into clicking through prompts without reading details.

To be clear: an error message alone doesn’t prove theft. But when a known version is being discussed publicly and people report weird prompts or broken flows, you treat it like a real wallet risk until you verify your setup.

If you want the official timeline as it developed, read these Trust Wallet updates first (seriously—before you do anything “to fix it”):

Trust Wallet update #1
Trust Wallet update #2
Trust Wallet update #3

One reason I’m so intense about this: research keeps showing that attackers don’t need “Hollywood hacks”—they need you to approve the wrong thing once. Verizon’s Data Breach Investigations Report has repeatedly highlighted how often breaches involve the human element (phishing, social engineering, misuse). Wallet extensions are basically the perfect environment for that style of attack because one click can become one signature, and one signature can become one expensive lesson.

Who’s affected (and who’s probably not)

Let’s sort you into the right bucket fast:

• Higher priority: If you used the Trust Wallet browser extension and you were on/around v2.68 when the incident noise started, assume you need to verify everything (version, recent approvals, recent signatures).
• Also higher priority: If you recently connected to dApps, approved tokens, minted, bridged, or signed messages (especially “free airdrop,” “verify wallet,” “claim,” “fix error”), you should act like you’re in the blast radius until proven otherwise.
• Lower priority (but don’t ignore it): If you only use Trust Wallet on mobile and never installed the extension, your risk profile is usually different. Still do basic checks if you interacted with shady dApps or imported your seed anywhere.
• Probably not affected: If you don’t have the extension installed at all, didn’t interact with dApps recently, and your on-chain history looks clean, you’re likely dealing with “normal crypto chaos,” not compromise.

My rule: if you’re unsure which bucket you’re in, treat yourself as higher priority for the next 10 minutes. It’s cheaper than regret.

How to check your Trust Wallet Extension version right now

Do this on the same browser profile where you actually use the wallet.

Chrome / Brave / Edge (fast method):

• Open your browser and go to: chrome://extensions
• Find Trust Wallet
• Click Details
• Look for Version (this is where you’ll see if you’re on 2.68)

How to update safely (no sketchy links):

• Only update via the official browser extension store listing inside your browser (not a random link from Telegram, a “support agent,” or a sponsored search ad).
• If you’re comfortable: on chrome://extensions, you can toggle Developer mode and press Update to force extension updates. (Then turn Developer mode back off if you don’t need it.)
• If anything feels off (wrong logo, weird permissions, weird publisher name): disable the extension immediately until you confirm you installed the real one.

Quick gut-check: If someone “helping you” sends an “updated extension file” or a download link, that’s not help. That’s the attack.

“Why is my Trust Wallet saying something went wrong?” (the question everyone asks)

I get why this message makes people panic—it’s vague, and it often appears right when you’re about to move money.

Sometimes it’s genuinely boring:

• RPC hiccups (your network endpoint is struggling)
• Network congestion (transactions pending forever)
• Gas settings too low
• Insufficient funds for gas on that chain
• dApp-side issues (their site is broken, not your wallet)

But during a known extension incident, here’s how I want you to think:

Don’t keep retrying signatures blindly. Repeated “try again” loops are when people stop reading prompts and start clicking.

Use these quick tests instead:

• Check a block explorer for the truth (your wallet UI can glitch; the chain doesn’t “glitch” the same way). Look up your address and confirm balances + recent transactions.
• Compare on another device (mobile app or a read-only explorer view). If the extension says one thing and the chain says another, trust the chain.
• Try a different RPC (if your chain supports it) or try later—if the issue is RPC-related, switching endpoints often changes everything instantly.
• If a prompt looks unusual (new permissions, weird contract, long hex message): stop and verify before signing.

What to do immediately if you used v2.68 (damage-control checklist)

This is the order I’d follow if it were my wallet.

• 1) Stop signing immediately. No “verify,” no “sync,” no “fix,” no “claim.” Just stop.
• 2) Check your extension version (steps above). If you see v2.68 and you’re worried, disable the extension until you confirm the safe path forward.
• 3) Update safely using the official store listing (not links from messages, ads, or strangers).
• 4) If you suspect compromise, move funds to a fresh wallet. Fresh means: new seed phrase, generated cleanly, ideally on a safer setup. (If you can’t do that immediately, at least move high-value assets first.)
• 5) Revoke token approvals (where relevant). This matters most on EVM chains. If you previously approved unlimited spending, that approval can be used later even if you “fixed” the extension.
• 6) Inspect recent transactions and look for anything you don’t recognize: approvals, “set approval for all,” weird contract calls, tiny test transfers before a larger drain.
• 7) Save evidence: transaction hashes, timestamps, chain, token contract addresses, and the spender address for approvals. This helps support and helps you track movement.

Real-world example of what “suspicious” looks like: you remember doing a simple swap, but on-chain you see an approval like Approve(spender, 2^256-1) (unlimited allowance) to an address you don’t recognize. That’s not automatically theft, but it’s a “remove this right now” situation.

How to access Trust Wallet Extension safely (and avoid fake installs)

In incidents like this, scammers go hunting for confused users. They buy ads, clone pages, and flood comments with “support” links.

My safety rules:

• Install only from the official browser web store inside Chrome/Brave/Edge. No ZIP files, no “manual update package.”
• Verify the publisher and read recent reviews (look for reports of clones or sudden permission changes).
• Avoid sponsored search ads for wallet downloads. Ads are one of the easiest places to get tricked.
• Pin the extension and use that pinned icon—don’t click random popups that “look like” Trust Wallet.
• Watch permissions: if an extension suddenly asks for broad access that doesn’t match a wallet’s needs, pause.

If a page ever tells you: “Enter your seed phrase to fix the extension,” that’s the entire scam in one sentence.

“Is Trust Wallet having problems today?” How to separate an outage from a compromise

Here’s the simplest decision tree I use when people message me in a panic:

• If everyone is down: lots of users reporting errors at the same time, official channels acknowledging issues, dApps failing across multiple wallets → it’s likely an outage/RPC problem.
• If only you are seeing issues: plus you’re getting unusual prompts, random approval requests, or you see transactions you didn’t make → treat it like compromise until you prove otherwise.

How to confirm quickly:

• Check official updates (links below).
• Check on-chain truth via a block explorer (your address history doesn’t lie).
• Compare behavior on another device/network (mobile data vs Wi‑Fi; another browser profile; another RPC).

Official statements and running updates (read these before you do anything risky)

These are the updates I want in front of you while you troubleshoot. Don’t rely on screenshots or “someone said” posts—read the source:

https://x.com/TrustWallet/status/2004316503701958786?s=20
https://x.com/TrustWallet/status/2004475088008331726?s=20
https://x.com/TrustWallet/status/2004475085168795941?s=20

Now here’s the question I want you to answer before you scroll further: if you had to “lock down” your wallet setup in the next 15 minutes, would you know exactly what to change first?

Because the next section is where I lay out the exact hardening routine I use after any extension incident—steps that don’t just fix today’s problem, but reduce the odds you’ll ever be in this mess again.

Next steps: secure your wallet like you mean it (after a wallet extension incident)

Once an extension incident hits the timeline, the real question isn’t “was it a bug or a hack?”—it’s “what am I going to change so this doesn’t happen to me again?”

Here’s the practical plan I follow after any wallet-extension scare. It’s not complicated, but it’s the kind of boring discipline that saves people from the expensive lessons.

• Assume your browser environment is the weak link until you prove otherwise.
• Reduce what can be signed (approvals, permissions, blind messages).
• Quarantine risk (separate profiles, fewer extensions, fewer dApps).
• Move what matters (bigger funds should not live in “hot extension world”).

If you want a “do this today” order of operations, this is it:

• Step 1: Treat the current browser profile as “contaminated” until cleaned.
• Step 2: If you have meaningful funds, rotate to a fresh wallet (new seed) and move assets.
• Step 3:Revoke approvals on the old wallet addresses (especially on EVM chains).
• Step 4: Tighten your browser + extension setup (I’ll share my exact checklist below).
• Step 5: Keep a small “spending wallet” for dApps and leave your main stash out of reach.

Why I’m so strict about this: multiple academic and industry writeups have shown that browser extensions are a popular attack surface because they sit at the intersection of what you see and what you sign. If you want a clean example of how ugly this can get, read Google’s extension security research and the ongoing discussions around extension abuse and impersonation risk in the Chrome ecosystem: https://security.googleblog.com/.

And separately, Chainalysis’ yearly crypto crime reports have consistently shown that theft and scams don’t go away—they shift to whatever interface normal users rely on most. Wallet UX is a battlefield now, not a “nice-to-have.” You can browse their public highlights here: https://www.chainalysis.com/blog/.

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If you think funds were stolen: what recovery can (and can’t) look like

I’m going to be straight with you: if funds left your address on-chain and it wasn’t you, the default outcome is that they don’t come back. Most blockchains are built to be irreversible, and attackers know how to move fast.

That said, “irreversible” doesn’t mean “do nothing.” Your goal becomes: preserve evidence, contain the damage, and create the best possible chance of interception (especially if the funds touch a centralized exchange).

Here’s what I do the moment I suspect theft:

• Stop using that wallet immediately. No more sign-ins, no more approvals, no more “let me try again.”
• Record everything in one note:
  • Your wallet address
  • The attacker address (where the funds went)
  • Transaction hashes
  • Timestamps + chain name (Ethereum, BSC, Arbitrum, etc.)
  • What you were doing right before it happened (site name, dApp, action)
• Check where the funds went next. If they move to a known exchange deposit address, you may have a shot at freezing.
• Contact Trust Wallet support with the details, and include only public info (addresses/tx hashes). Never share your seed phrase.
• Contact the exchange if the stolen funds hit one. Exchanges often have an abuse or compliance channel. Keep it factual and include links to the transactions.
• File a report where it makes sense (local cybercrime unit, FTC/IC3 in the US, Action Fraud in the UK, etc.). Even if it doesn’t recover funds, it helps build cases and sometimes connects incidents.

One thing that helps: write your timeline like you’re explaining it to a stranger who has 60 seconds to understand it. Clean, simple, and based on transaction links—not feelings.

Example (good): “On 2025-12-26 at 14:12 UTC I approved a token on Arbitrum. At 14:16 UTC a transaction I did not initiate sent 2.1 ETH from my address to 0xABC… Tx hash: 0x123… Funds then moved to 0xDEF… and later to an address labeled ‘Exchange’ on Arkham.”

If you’re wondering whether “reporting” ever works: it sometimes does when funds hit regulated choke points. It’s not common, but it’s also not zero—especially if you act fast and provide clean evidence.

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My personal security checklist for extension wallets going forward

I like extension wallets. They’re convenient. But I treat them like a checking account, not a vault.

Here’s the exact setup I recommend (and use myself):

• Use a dedicated browser profile for crypto.
  • One profile = crypto only. No random browsing, no social media, no email.
  • Why: most “weird stuff” starts with a click you didn’t think mattered.
• Install as few extensions as possible.
  • Wallet extension + password manager (optional) + that’s basically it.
  • Every extra extension is another possible “screen overlay,” data leak, or permission mess.
• Hardware wallet for real money.
  • If the amount would hurt to lose, it doesn’t belong in a hot extension wallet.
  • Even if your browser gets sketchy, a hardware wallet forces you to confirm on a separate device.
• Keep a “spending wallet” and a “vault wallet.”
  • Spending wallet: dApps, minting, experimenting, bridges.
  • Vault wallet: long-term holdings, minimal transactions, minimal approvals.
  • This simple separation prevents one bad signature from becoming a total wipeout.
• Never sign blind messages.
  • If a prompt is vague (“Sign to continue”), I slow down.
  • Real sample red flag: a site asks you to “verify your wallet” and the signature data looks like garbage text or doesn’t match what you’re doing.
• Double-check addresses the boring way.
  • I copy the contract address from a trusted source, then verify it on a block explorer.
  • I don’t trust what a token logo or a token name says inside the UI.
• Approve less, revoke more.
  • If I see “unlimited approval,” I avoid it unless I truly need it.
  • After a session with a dApp, I often revoke approvals—especially for wallets I care about.
• Turn on every extra verification option you can.
  • OS security updates on.
  • Browser auto-update on.
  • Strong passwords + 2FA for email/exchange accounts (because attackers often pivot).
• Seed phrase stays offline.
  • No screenshots. No cloud notes. No “temporary” copy-paste.
  • If malware ever hits your machine, it will search for exactly that kind of data.

If you want a quick “am I safe enough?” gut-check, ask yourself this:

If I accidentally approve something dumb today, do I lose everything… or do I only lose what’s in my spending wallet?

That single design choice—segmentation—solves a painful number of real-world wallet disasters.

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Wrapping up: calm, clear, and one step ahead next time

If you’ve made it this far, you’re already doing the right thing: you’re paying attention before the next signature prompt tries to rush you.

My closing advice is simple:

• Stay calm. Panic causes mis-clicks, and mis-clicks cost money.
• Verify on-chain facts. Your wallet UI can glitch; the blockchain explorer is the reality check.
• Follow official updates and don’t trust random “fix” links from search ads or DMs.
• Make one permanent upgrade to your setup today—dedicated profile, hardware wallet, spending/vault split, or approval hygiene.

If you were affected (or you just saw weird behavior), tell me what version you were on and what symptoms you noticed. Just please don’t share seed phrases, private keys, screenshots of recovery words, or anything you wouldn’t want copied forever.