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Polkadot Wallet Keys Exposed
Polkadot Foundation warns Fearless Wallet users of exposed private keys.
In brief
Polkadot Foundation warns Fearless Wallet users of exposed private keys. Polkadot Community Foundation says Fearless Wallet extensions 3.0.1-3.0.5 exposed private keys since February 2025, risking 17,286 DOT in unauthorized transactions. Originally reported by TokenPost.
Polkadot Foundation Warns
Polkadot Community Foundation warns Fearless Wallet browser extensions 3.0.1-3.0.5 may have exposed private keys since February 2025.
Exposed Keys Risk
The extension code sent private keys to attacker-controlled servers from February 2025 through October 10, 2026, risking 17,286 DOT in unauthorized transactions.
User Action Required
Users must create new key pairs in another wallet and transfer assets; changing passwords or reinstalling extensions won't secure exposed keys.
The key point
Polkadot Community Foundation says Fearless Wallet extensions 3.0.1-3.0.5 exposed private keys since February 2025, risking 17,286 DOT in unauthorized transactions.
