5-minute digital safety power-ups
5-minute digital safety power-ups

5-minute digital safety power-ups

Valuable digital safety knowledge and good practices in short but informative articles. Protect your most valuable crypto and digital assets from hacks, scams, and accidents.


NFT Delegation - How to Protect Your NFTs from Malicious Smart Contract Approvals

2 Oct 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Crypto Safety First

Anyone who has a dear or valuable NFT has a very similar concern: We don't want to lose our NFTs to a malicious contract approval or a wallet hack. So, by reason, any valuable NFT should be safely stored in a cold wallet. But, in some situations, we...

How Often Do People Reuse Passwords: Are You at Risk?

23 Sep 2023 1 minute read 4 comments Crypto Safety First

Based on an online security survey conducted by Google among individuals aged 16 to 50, these are the results in password usage that have emerged: 52% of participants, declared to reusing the same password for multiple accounts, although not for al...

Mark Cuban 870K USD Hot Wallet Hack -Could Have Been Prevented?

20 Sep 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Crypto Safety First

Mark Cuban is an American entrepreneur, investor, and owner of the Dallas Mavericks NBA. As well as an affluent cryptocurrency investor. But, even someone with such a curriculum was not able to prevent falling for a cryptocurrency hot wallet hack, an...

Blockchain Capital Bart Stephens SIM SWAP Hack - Could Had Been Prevented?

18 Sep 2023 3 minute read 1 comment Crypto Safety First

Bart Stephens, cofounder and managing partner of crypto fund Blockchain Capital was the victim of a SIM SWAP hack. And, the consequences for him are as follows: 6.4 million US dollars worth of Bitcoin, Ether, and other cryptocurrencies were taken fr...

Is Your Email Address, And Password, On The Dark Web?

13 Sep 2023 2 minute read 0 comments Crypto Safety First

Have you ever checked how much of your personal information has already been sold to the best bidder? From company hacks to website data breaches, there are several ways your personal information could have been leaked and made available for sale. T...

A Costly Mistake - Why Protecting Your Seed Phrase and Private Keys Matters

11 Sep 2023 2 minute read 3 comments Crypto Safety First

This video is based on the real story of a YouTuber who accidentally displayed his Metamaks wallet seed phrase and private keys during a lifestream. And how one of the viewers took advantage to restore the wallets and transfer the crypto assets to hi...

The Hidden Dangers of Public Wi-Fi: A Cautionary Fictional Story

7 Sep 2023 3 minute read 4 comments Crypto Safety First

How often do you use Public Wi-Fi? How often do your husband, wife, boyfriend, girlfriend, children, parents, or relatives use Public Wi-Fi? By using Public Wi-Fi, it is just a matter of time before someone takes advantage of you. Or, even if you tak...

Real-Life Crypto Hack Story: Lessons Learned from a Mobile Phone Hack

2 Sep 2023 2 minute read 4 comments Crypto Safety First

How secure is your mobile phone against hacks? What would be the consequences if someone manages to break into it or even clone it? This video is based on a real-life story. About how a crypto-enthusiast and successful crypto investor with nearly a d...

Enhance Crypto Portfolio Tracking: Secure Your Records with Encrypted USB Drives!

20 Aug 2023 3 minute read 0 comments Crypto Safety First

When it comes to managing your crypto portfolio, precision and security are paramount. As you navigate the intricate landscape of cryptocurrencies, consider the invaluable role encrypted USB drives can play in safeguarding your portfolio tracking rec...

What is a Burner Wallet and Why You Need One

17 Aug 2023 2 minute read 4 comments Crypto Safety First

A crypto burner wallet, also known as a "burner wallet" or "disposable wallet," is a type of cryptocurrency wallet designed for temporary use. The term "burner" comes from "burning" or disposing of the wallet after its intended purpose has been fulfi...