What happens if I type my seed phrase into a fake wallet-update website?

Treat the seed as compromised. Anyone with the phrase can often recreate your keys, and changing a local app password will not make those keys safe again.

The answer

Treat the seed as compromised. Anyone with the phrase can often recreate your keys, and changing a local app password will not make those keys safe again.

What to do next

From a trusted environment, generate a new seed and move any remaining assets urgently. Revoke approvals where needed and secure connected exchange accounts.

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Can I rescue the same wallet by switching browsers?

No. The exposed recovery phrase remains valid for the old wallet.

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