Wallet Security Best Practices

Protecting your crypto assets requires following strict security protocols.

Essential Security Measures

Unique, strong password per wallet

Use a password manager

Enable 2FA where available

Never reuse passwords

Keep OS and apps updated

Use antivirus software

Avoid public WiFi for transactions

Consider a dedicated device

Fake websites mimicking real ones

Scam emails asking for seed phrase

Malicious browser extensions

Fake support representatives

"Wallet verification" scams

Giveaway scams on social media

Clipboard hijackers that swap addresses

Keyloggers recording your typing

Fake wallet apps

**Verify URLs** - Bookmark official sites

**Double-check addresses** - Always verify before sending

**Start small** - Test with tiny amounts first

**Use hardware wallets** - For significant holdings

**Separate wallets** - Different purposes, different wallets

Anyone asking for your seed phrase

"Support" reaching out first

Too-good-to-be-true offers

Urgency and pressure tactics

Requests to "validate" or "sync" wallet