#PolkadotFoundationWarnsFearlessWalletExtensionLeakedPrivateKeys
A serious wallet security warning linked to the Polkadot Community Foundation has raised concerns over potentially exposed private keys.
🔴 Which versions are affected?
Browser extension versions 3.0.1, 3.0.3, 3.0.4 and 3.0.5.
According to the reported alert, malicious code may have transmitted private keys to an attacker-controlled server when the wallet was unlocked. The reported exposure period extends from February 2025 through October 10, 2026.
🛡️ What users need to know:
• Treat accounts stored in the affected extension as potentially compromised.
• A password change or reinstall does NOT secure an exposed seed phrase.
• The warning reports eight unauthorized-transaction cases involving a total of 17,286 DOT.
• The reviewed Android and iOS apps reportedly did not contain the same malicious code—but any seed phrase previously imported into the affected extension may still be exposed.
⚠️ If you may be affected: Stop using the compro🚨 URGENT SECURITY ALERT: FEARLESS WALLET USERS AT RISK! ⚠️
A serious wallet security warning linked to the Polkadot Community Foundation has raised concerns over potentially exposed private keys.
🔴 Which versions are affected?
Browser extension versions 3.0.1, 3.0.3, 3.0.4 and 3.0.5.
According to the reported alert, malicious code may have transmitted private keys to an attacker-controlled server when the wallet was unlocked. The reported exposure period extends from February 2025 through October 10, 2026.
🛡️ What users need to know:
• Treat accounts stored in the affected extension as potentially compromised.
• A password change or reinstall does NOT secure an exposed seed phrase.
• The warning reports eight unauthorized-transaction cases involving a total of 17,286 DOT.
• The reviewed Android and iOS apps reportedly did not contain the same malicious code—but any seed phrase previously imported into the affected extension may still be exposed.
⚠️ If you may be affected: Stop using the compromised keys. Secure a fresh wallet with a newly generated seed phrase, then prioritize moving remaining assets to new addresses. Check all connected chains and tokens.
🚫 Never share your seed phrase or private key with anyone claiming they can recover your funds.
🔎 Verify the original notice before acting: https://forum.polkadot.network/
Crypto security reminder: Your private keys control your assets. Protect them before it’s too late.
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