26/07/2025
HACKED INTO YOUR WALLET AND STOLEN YOUR CRYPTO ASSETS?
Let’s break it down and find out exactly how they’re getting access, and how to stop it permanently:
🚨 Likely Reasons the New Wallet Was Hacked Again
Even after deleting and recreating the wallet, the assets were stolen. That strongly suggests:
⚠️ 1. The Phone is Compromised (Malware/Spyware Installed)
If your friend typed or pasted the seed phrase into the phone (clipboard, notes app, etc.), malware on the phone could easily capture it.
Fake apps (like fake Phantom clones), or malicious crypto airdrops can silently steal access.
Many Android phones, especially rooted or older ones, are vulnerable to keyloggers, screen recorders, clipboard sniffers, or remote access apps.
> ❗️ If this is the cause, creating 100 new wallets won't help — hackers see every new phrase added on that device.
⚠️ 2. Seed Phrase Was Entered into a Fake App or Phishing Website
If he:
Entered his recovery phrase into any website, even once
Connected his wallet to a fake "airdrop" or "claim" site
The wallet is already exposed — forever.
⚠️ 3. Browser Extensions or Keyboards Are Logging Inputs
Third-party keyboards (especially clipboard-enabled) or extension-based wallets can read the seed phrase.
Clipboard hijacking is common on Androids — if he copied the phrase, it's already stolen.
🔥 How They Accessed The Wallet
Solana (and FW token) wallets like Phantom:
Do not require password authentication to sign transactions if someone has the 12-word recovery phrase
Hackers simply import the seed phrase into their own Phantom wallet
They don’t need his phone — just the phrase
🛡️ What Your Friend Must Do Now (Permanent Fix)
✅ Step 1: Get a Clean, Safe Device
Use a brand new phone or factory reset an old one
Avoid installing old apps or third-party keyboards
Only install trusted apps: Phantom, Ledger Live, CoinGecko, Binance, etc.
Turn off clipboard access for all apps
✅ Step 2: Create a New Wallet Safely
Create wallet offline, if possible
Do not take screenshots or save the phrase on the phone
Write down the 12-word phrase only on paper
Do not copy/paste or enter it into websites ever
✅ Step 3: Use a Hardware Wallet (Optional but Highly Recommended)
Use Ledger Nano or similar hardware wallets
Hardware wallets never expose the seed phrase online
Even if phone is compromised, funds remain safe
✅ Step 4: Monitor with Solscan
Track the wallet using Solscan.io or Explorer.solana.com
You can see if and when someone accesses the wallet and sends funds out
🚫 What Not to Do Again
Never enter seed phrase into websites, no matter what they promise
Never copy/paste it on a phone
Never download unknown airdrop tokens — many are dusting scams
🧠 Final Summary
Risk Result
Phone malware Leaked seed even after wallet reset
Phishing site or app Seed phrase stolen instantly
Clipboard/keylogger attack Phrase captured, assets drained
Fix: new device + fresh wallet Permanent security
