#钱包安全漏洞 Recently, the Trust Wallet browser extension experienced a security incident resulting in a loss of 6 million dollars. This incident reminds me of a critical question that airdrop hunters must understand: how do we prevent security vulnerabilities?
After reviewing the history of mainstream wallet extensions, I discovered a key insight—most stolen funds aren't actually due to vulnerabilities in the official plugins themselves, but rather from users downloading malicious software from counterfeit channels and falling victim to phishing attacks. MetaMask, Phantom, and other major wallets have all experienced this, with the heaviest losses affecting those who took shortcuts by downloading from unofficial sources.
So the core defense strategy is straightforward:
**Step one**: Only download from official channels like the Chrome Web Store. Don't be tempted by promises of speed or hearsay about alternative sources.
**Step two**: Regularly check your browser extension list to see if you've installed any fake plugins with similar names—this is the most common attack vector.
**Step three**: If you plan to interact with new projects, consider using a separate small wallet just for that purpose. Don't keep all your funds in a single plugin. Trust Wallet has 17 million monthly active users, making it a larger target for hackers.
The core of airdrop hunting is completing maximum interactions with minimum cost, but the prerequisite is that your funds must be secure. Be a bit more cautious and spend two extra minutes confirming your download source—the return on this investment is well worth it.
#钱包安全漏洞 Recently, the Trust Wallet browser extension experienced a security incident resulting in a loss of 6 million dollars. This incident reminds me of a critical question that airdrop hunters must understand: how do we prevent security vulnerabilities?
After reviewing the history of mainstream wallet extensions, I discovered a key insight—most stolen funds aren't actually due to vulnerabilities in the official plugins themselves, but rather from users downloading malicious software from counterfeit channels and falling victim to phishing attacks. MetaMask, Phantom, and other major wallets have all experienced this, with the heaviest losses affecting those who took shortcuts by downloading from unofficial sources.
So the core defense strategy is straightforward:
**Step one**: Only download from official channels like the Chrome Web Store. Don't be tempted by promises of speed or hearsay about alternative sources.
**Step two**: Regularly check your browser extension list to see if you've installed any fake plugins with similar names—this is the most common attack vector.
**Step three**: If you plan to interact with new projects, consider using a separate small wallet just for that purpose. Don't keep all your funds in a single plugin. Trust Wallet has 17 million monthly active users, making it a larger target for hackers.
The core of airdrop hunting is completing maximum interactions with minimum cost, but the prerequisite is that your funds must be secure. Be a bit more cautious and spend two extra minutes confirming your download source—the return on this investment is well worth it.