Web3 security refers to the practices, technologies, and principles used to protect decentralized applications (dApps), smart contracts, blockchain networks, and users within the Web3 ecosystem. It encompasses safeguarding digital assets, ensuring the integrity of distributed systems, preventing vulnerabilities (such as reentrancy attacks or private key leaks), and securing communication between users and blockchain components. Web3 security combines aspects of traditional cybersecurity, cryptography, and blockchain-specific auditing to create a trustworthy and resilient decentralized environment.
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Fake Ethereum Wallet in Chrome Web Store Steals User Seed Phrases
A malicious browser extension masquerading as a secure Ethereum wallet has been discovered in the Chrome Web Store, ranking among the top search results and actively stealing users’ seed phrases. Blockchain security firm Socket...