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Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by louison11 on Monday May 01, 2023 @08:44AM (#35772021)
Why anyone would hold any significant amount in a chrome extension is beyond my understanding. Even if you’re using Metamask, use it in hybrid mode with a Ledger.
Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by rchaud on Monday May 01, 2023 @09:08AM (#35772277)
Because it is used by people, not cybersecurity experts. From the vendor's website[0]:

> Our position is simple: Your wallet. Your keys. Your crypto. Built-in private key encryption and a password-protected login means you’re always in complete control.

An average person that reads this wouldn't think about needing to add more protections.

[0]: https://trustwallet.com/browser-extension/

Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by ravenstine on Monday May 01, 2023 @11:10AM (#35773879)
Still, it's disappointing how (understandably) inept the average person is at reasoning where they should and shouldn't be placing trust in tech. It's also disappointing to be involved worth the tech industry, broadly speaking, and frequently witness shit shows of security incompetence and outright charlatanism. We can all do better, right? How we do that is definitely a question.
Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by yamazakiwi on Monday May 01, 2023 @01:40PM (#35776361)
The base level of knowledge for computing is poor because computing is new in history.

How do I know what you personally trust is trustworthy? Some people use Protonmail trying to avoid lawful prosecution, thinking they're protected, and they will tell you they know what they're doing. A lot of the time there is too much noise for the common human to make an informed decision.

Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by sjsdaiuasgdia on Monday May 01, 2023 @08:56AM (#35772141)
There is absolutely nothing preventing a developer using a crap RNG in some other wallet...and indeed it's happened several times over the years on various platforms.

It does sound like wasm makes the misstep somewhat easier in that it doesn't try to provide an RNG sufficient for cryptographic usage, but that also applies to quite a few other development platforms.

Re:Funds of every Trust Wallet browser extension could have ... by Cthulhu_ on Monday May 01, 2023 @10:49AM (#35773530)
Because the secure options are less convenient. I mean a yubikey is less convenient because it's another physical device you shouldn't forget to put in your device and take out / with you at all times, etc.