Wallet safety guide flags fake Firefox extensions and an Electrum signing flaw
This explainer covers how to verify a software wallet and the limits of those checks. It cites fake Firefox extensions that targeted recovery phrases and an Electrum patch for a flaw in the genuine client that could trick users into signing a substituted payment. Traders should note the reminder that self-custody wallets carry phishing and client-integrity risks that verification cannot fully eliminate.
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