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Jan 25, 05:40 AM
AdsPower Reports Security Breach from January 21-24, Users Advised to Reinstall Wallet Extensions Amid $4 Million Theft
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AdsPower Reports Security Breach from January 21-24, Users Advised to Reinstall Wallet Extensions Amid $4 Million Theft

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AdsPower, a fingerprint browser, has reported a security breach involving the malicious replacement of crypto wallet extensions. Users who installed or updated wallet extensions between January 21, 18:00 UTC+8 and January 24, 18:00 UTC+8 are at risk of having their wallets compromised, potentially leading to theft of mnemonic phrases and private keys. The security team has advised users to reinstall their wallet extensions from the official Chrome Web Store and transfer their assets to secure wallet addresses to mitigate risks. Reports indicate that approximately 4 million USD worth of assets have been stolen, with the Linea network being particularly affected. Users have expressed concerns about the lack of accountability from AdsPower regarding the incident, with some already reporting significant losses. The situation has prompted urgent calls for users to act quickly to safeguard their funds.

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