Order an Ethereum wallet-compromise containment response

Assume the exposed secret cannot be made secret again

A suspicious signature, approval, outgoing transfer or disclosed recovery phrase calls for a containment plan, not a conversation with strangers promising recovery. Separate public evidence from secret material, use a clean environment and decide which assets or approvals remain at risk before taking further on-chain actions.

Ethereum.org emphasizes that the recovery phrase is the wallet's master key, warns that ethereum.org will not contact users and directs readers to protect themselves from impersonation and scams. Order containment work around the source title, access date and jurisdiction on the wallet-containment timeline before adding a a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise conclusion. compare two independent records before acting.

Classify the suspected exposure

A malicious token approval, signed message, compromised device and disclosed recovery phrase imply different scopes. Record the observable event and the authority it may have granted. Do not assume that revoking one approval repairs a disclosed seed phrase. Order containment work around event, account, chain, permission and time while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the classify the suspected exposure observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For event, account, chain, permission and time, preserve times, units and identifiers. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Move analysis to a clean environment

Continuing on the possibly compromised device can reveal new credentials or destinations. Update a separate device, verify wallet software through its official source and avoid imported browser profiles. A clean device is useful only if the destination software and account are also verified. Order containment work around device, operating system, wallet source and network while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the move analysis to a clean environment observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For device, operating system, wallet source and network, choose the smallest reversible next step. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Preserve public-chain evidence

Transaction hashes, blocks, token approvals and destination addresses can be inspected without a seed phrase. Save public identifiers and timestamps before changing the wallet state. Do not publish unrelated addresses or balances when seeking help. Order containment work around hash, block, contract, spender and destination while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the preserve public-chain evidence observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For hash, block, contract, spender and destination, compare two independent records before acting. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Assess remaining authority

Unlimited allowances, delegated permissions and session connections can outlive the visible transaction. List each spender and use reputable tools or wallet features to understand revocation options. Revocation is itself a transaction and must be verified before signing. Order containment work around spender, asset, allowance, chain and proposed revoke while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the assess remaining authority observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For spender, asset, allowance, chain and proposed revoke, preserve times, units and identifiers. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Move assets only with a verified plan

A disclosed seed can allow an attacker to race or observe attempted transfers. Seek competent wallet-specific guidance and verify every destination on the signing device. Repeated rushed transfers can add fees and new mistakes without restoring control. Order containment work around asset, destination, fee, signer and confirmation while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the move assets only with a verified plan observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For asset, destination, fee, signer and confirmation, choose the smallest reversible next step. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Block the recovery-scam path

Public reports can attract impersonators claiming privileged recovery access. Ignore unsolicited contacts and reach official wallet support independently. No support agent needs the recovery phrase to investigate public transaction data. Order containment work around contact origin, requested secret, official route and report while examining a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise. Separate public-chain observations from secret-bearing recovery work on the wallet-containment timeline. Attribute the block the recovery-scam path observation to Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub, an authenticated page, a public ledger, an official scorecard or a shown calculation as appropriate. For contact origin, requested secret, official route and report, compare two independent records before acting. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup; preserve both timestamped versions whenever the wallet-containment timeline still shows a conflict.

Assemble the wallet-containment timeline as six working rows

1) Classify the suspected exposure — event, account, chain, permission and time; 2) Move analysis to a clean environment — device, operating system, wallet source and network; 3) Preserve public-chain evidence — hash, block, contract, spender and destination; 4) Assess remaining authority — spender, asset, allowance, chain and proposed revoke; 5) Move assets only with a verified plan — asset, destination, fee, signer and confirmation; 6) Block the recovery-scam path — contact origin, requested secret, official route and report.

Use Ethereum.org for the non-negotiable security boundary

Ethereum.org states the importance of the recovery phrase and provides a broad scam-prevention baseline. Open Ethereum.org security and scam-prevention hub over HTTPS and date that a suspected Ethereum wallet compromise source on the wallet-containment timeline.

It cannot reverse transactions, recover private keys or decide the safest asset-movement order for every compromise. Assume disclosed key material remains exposed after any cosmetic cleanup. The site's source-checked guides explain related terms.

Contain first, then document the residual risk

End with a clean-device record of affected accounts, remaining approvals, completed transfers, official contacts and unresolved exposures. Keep the wallet-containment timeline in date order and keep secrets outside it.

Wallet containment takes priority over gambling for anyone 18+. Pause deposits, safeguard remaining household money and contact qualified support; attempting to win back stolen or lost assets can deepen both financial harms. Use the responsible-play centre when stronger separation or confidential support is needed.