Browser add-ons are just not safe

[Shallow]

This can't be overemphasized and overlooked, most browsers add-ons are used as a means to steal from people and there is no two ways about it. First it comes in a free and easy way to install, have good UI and once the user is glued to such add-ons wallet UI, he/she is then at the mercy of the scammers because what comes next is inputting the private keys. For security reasons always use wallets you are sure of, wallets that others are using and have good ratings for. It doesn't pay to use different new wallets but it pays to glue to the ones which you are sure of for the sake of your assets.

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[mersal]

Atleast they have to learn about researching before trusting anything when they found on internet no matter whatever it will be.

Beginners sections have lot of guides to find scammers and phishing sites so anyone don't know about it visit that section and increase your knowledge on getting safe while using your cryptos.

[Pamadar]

Atleast they have to learn about researching before trusting anything when they found on internet no matter whatever it will be.

Beginners sections have lot of guides to find scammers and phishing sites so anyone don't know about it visit that section and increase your knowledge on getting safe while using your cryptos.

Before and foremost this should be prioritized as keeping your keys are very important to keep you being safe while you are working inside this business,
there are lots of guidelines that everyone should be aware, most of the time mistakes really harm your investment if you fail to protect and secure yourself and your assets.
Keep in mind that every time you are inside this industry you need to keep yourself protected. Do your research before doing things that will may harm you.

[BuxCoin]

for idiots nothing is safe in internet some other way they will do mistakes and lose , never trust anything from net and give your confidential data , a lot of vulnerabilities and hackers steeling , scammers are increasing and they will find many ways to scam us we must be careful and not fall for there scams and lose our money add-ons are crap and using them is very dangerous 

[Swordsoffreedom]

Although extensions are fun to use and have great features but they are very harmful. Most of them are came from third party authorizations. they may contain malware and perform malicious behavior. If some addons are not malicious but they are harmful too because they are able to collect data from browser without notifying to user. So, stay away from using any third-party authorized extensions. Online wallets are likely to be hacked no matter how secure they are, there is nothing more secure than hardware wallet.

[btcholder]

I heard a ledger chrome extension have stolen up to 2.5million in crypto, Users are asked to input their 24-word seed, which allows scammers access to the wallet’s contents. This is why I hate add-ons for chrome or Firefox, they aren't safe at all but how come people are falling for this cheap trick that have been around since years ago now?

⚠️NEVER share your 24 words
⚠️NEVER enter your 24 words into any internet-connected device
⚠️Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24 words

When will people learn?

I agree. People learn when they make a mistake. But people should careful from not happening that mistake. Cause who knows how much suffer will go through because of that. Your PC is in risk when it's connected with WiFi, Bluetooth or other devices. Personal text means personal, It's just only for you, Not even team supporter need that because of anything. It's obvious a scam attempt if somehow asking about personal text. Stay away from hishy-fishy add-on. No mater how much they provide advantage of their add-on they will hurt you badly end of the day.

[maxreish]

It is better if you share the link where  you heard that news so I may read the whole content, too but anyway I can do some google later.
 
 Sad that scammers really doing all the possible to get crypto coins. They have been using add ons now, never knew about that. But, the moment something pop up on your screen asking for any suspicious infos like that "24 word seed" or even "private keys" and other related private crypto access, then we should  think twice before giving it out.
 
 Especially in times like these where scammers are entering social media field and cryptocurrency is one of the trend where our money is involved then we should always "Think before you click!."

[shinratensei_]

Atleast they have to learn about researching before trusting anything when they found on internet no matter whatever it will be.

Beginners sections have lot of guides to find scammers and phishing sites so anyone don't know about it visit that section and increase your knowledge on getting safe while using your cryptos.

Rather than add-on and we have a bunch of trusted software. Imagine when someone wanna create a new ethereum wallet and he has a bunch of choices to choose the software or try to create a new wallet use metamask that is not 100% safe. People must learn more about what they were doing. I have experienced seeing a lot of people keep used add on even that was no safe at all.

[Leonardo7]

I only installed already verified add on and will just connect with my metamask, just like the new Origin add-on, I needed to connect my wallet with my Metamask so there is never any wallet importation. I won't even import my wallet to known dex.

[Novatech8]

If you must import your private keys make sure it's empty and after everything is done it's safer not to use the wallet address to store any big funds again, you are better off creating new wallet address, this is what I do most times just in case

[kaneki007]

If you want to install add-ons then you have to look first before installing them from their official website or not, I've also almost been exposed to scam add-ons like that but I'm more careful first so that everything is safe. Or you can search the reviews first on Google to be more confident if you use the original.

[SyndicateLabs]

You just need to install the utility from their official website. Never install anything outside without trust. I have several friends who have encountered the same problem, their private keys were stolen when they installed some strange utilities. Be careful with those utilities because it will cause us many difficulties

[Tipstar]

I have no exact knowledge of where I did wrong but my Tron was stolen from my Tronlink browser extension wallet. And after I lost them, I tried to find more info about it and realized I was not the only one. Browser extension are in no way a safe way to access your coins.

[cytpoway121]

I heard a ledger chrome extension have stolen up to 2.5million in crypto, Users are asked to input their 24-word seed, which allows scammers access to the wallet’s contents. This is why I hate add-ons for chrome or Firefox, they aren't safe at all but how come people are falling for this cheap trick that have been around since years ago now?

⚠️NEVER share your 24 words
⚠️NEVER enter your 24 words into any internet-connected device
⚠️Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24 words

When will people learn?

You seem to generalize events often in your threads, not good enough.

Secondly, you cannot say browser add ons are not safe, instead you say only verified desktop addons are safe. Extension add ons on browsers is just like google play store, where anyone can set up their add ons for all.

Meta Mask, Google Authenticators  and even Origin OGN add on extension are example of verified add ons on browsers.

My advice for everyone is to do their research, and trace the source of any add ons you use on your computer.
Stay safe.

[GreenStox]

Also it's better if people use the wallets they already know even after buying a hardware wallet.
For example Electrum and MEW support Ledger (and Trezor too) and if you are already familiar with these wallets it may not worth changing to Ledger Live or other similar new ones, since you may bump on fakes and you won't notice.

I suggest that if you're used to using an old wallet, you don't have to replace it with a new one.
yes, although the looks and performance are better.
Using an old wallet won't hurt as long as the security procedures are still good. This is no problem.

[jossiel]

People should learn from the warnings and experiences of others. If you have been following the updates of Ledger, they are reminding their users that no chrome extension has ever been made by them.

And they will never ask for the 24-word phrases, only the device will when you are restoring your wallet.

[Stanlo]

Also it's better if people use the wallets they already know even after buying a hardware wallet.
For example Electrum and MEW support Ledger (and Trezor too) and if you are already familiar with these wallets it may not worth changing to Ledger Live or other similar new ones, since you may bump on fakes and you won't notice.

I suggest that if you're used to using an old wallet, you don't have to replace it with a new one.
yes, although the looks and performance are better.
Using an old wallet won't hurt as long as the security procedures are still good. This is no problem.

Few new wallets are better than the old wallets, it's not a problem changing wallets, all you have to do is chose wallets that have good review from users

[Anonylz]

I heard a ledger chrome extension have stolen up to 2.5million in crypto, Users are asked to input their 24-word seed, which allows scammers access to the wallet’s contents. This is why I hate add-ons for chrome or Firefox, they aren't safe at all but how come people are falling for this cheap trick that have been around since years ago now?

⚠️NEVER share your 24 words
⚠️NEVER enter your 24 words into any internet-connected device
⚠️Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24 words

When will people learn?

Not all add-ons are harmful, those add-ons that will require user to input sensitive information should be avoided or properly verified before usage,  but the common add-ons that just assist users browsing experience should not be regarded as harmful, those that assist in learning, writing or performing other important task that don't require sensitive information is not bad imo.

[Novatech8]

I heard a ledger chrome extension have stolen up to 2.5million in crypto, Users are asked to input their 24-word seed, which allows scammers access to the wallet’s contents. This is why I hate add-ons for chrome or Firefox, they aren't safe at all but how come people are falling for this cheap trick that have been around since years ago now?

⚠️NEVER share your 24 words
⚠️NEVER enter your 24 words into any internet-connected device
⚠️Ledger will NEVER ask for your 24 words

When will people learn?

Not all add-ons are harmful, those add-ons that will require user to input sensitive information should be avoided or properly verified before usage,  but the common add-ons that just assist users browsing experience should not be regarded as harmful, those that assist in learning, writing or performing other important task that don't require sensitive information is not bad imo.

But there are few add-ons that works like a wallet, for example metamask add-on which requires your private key or Mnemonic seed, some add-ons ask for sensitive information for sure, we just have to keep warning newbie but this won't stop them from silly mistakes

[puremage111]

One of the main reason why Tech is great yet its risky at the same time
The reason why im on this statement is because

Private key itself seems easy, we can explain to non tech savvy person and tell them its like a password where you shouldn't share
I think that's clear and easy
But for things like Browser Add on, Phishing Links, Malicious Apps
These are pretty hard for non tech people to evade
Moreover, it is impossible for us to monitor and guide these people 24/7
Furthermore, not everyone have the time or have the capability to absorb all these tech junkies thing

Thus, i would say Crypto investment is still a good investment but its costly to do so