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.
27 Nov 2023 5 minute read 2 comments Crypto Safety First
We received an email stating that our Trust Wallet update could not be completed due to some technical issue. And unless we make a manual update, we will lose access to our assets. Thousands and thousands of very similar emails are being sent every...
24 Nov 2023 5 minute read 3 comments Crypto Safety First
We have won a Mutant Ape Yacht Club (MAYC) NFT! The 'good' news has arrived via an e-mail that we have received from OpenSea The MAYC are being sold for approx. 5.5 ETH in OpenSea, so it is clear that we have hit the jackpot. How lucky we are......
19 Nov 2023 5 minute read 3 comments Crypto Safety First
A Bitcoin veteran and his father recently discovered the theft of ~25 BTC ($919,000) HODLed since 2012 ❗❗❗ In this article, we will review: 👉 What did it happen 👉 How the theft could have been prevented 👉 What is our take on how the theft took...
11 Nov 2023 3 minute read 1 comment Crypto Safety First
Binance has recently launched its self-custody Web3 wallet. 👉 Self-custody wallets: Self-custodial wallets, also known as non-custody wallets, are digital wallets that allow individuals to manage and store their cryptocurrencies without relying on...
7 Nov 2023 3 minute read 2 comments Crypto Safety First
Hundreds of Security Cameras are not sufficiently protected and can be accessed and exploited by malicious individuals. The rise of the Internet of Things (IoT) has enabled security cameras to connect to the Internet, making them more convenient to m...
6 Nov 2023 4 minute read 1 comment Crypto Safety First
Two-factor authentication (2FA) provides an effective method for enhancing the security of our digital accounts by adding an additional layer of protection There are many different types of 2FA, some safer than others, and everyone should protect the...
4 Nov 2023 3 minute read 2 comments Crypto Safety First
SIM Card Lock does NOT ❗ protect against SIM SWAP attacks. Still, using a SIM Card Lock is a good practice to avoid the consequences of SIM card theft. What is a SIM Card Lock? A SIM card lock, also known as a SIM card PIN lock, is a security featur...
2 Nov 2023 1 minute read 5 comments Crypto Safety First
When you delete a file in Windows, the file is not deleted. And many people do not seem to know about this. When you delete a file in Windows, only the entry that tells the computer where the actual file is saved will be deleted from the master file...
27 Oct 2023 2 minute read 9 comments Crypto Safety First
Not many years ago, the consequence of losing the wallet's private keys was 'limited' to losing ownership of your cryptocurrencies. But nowadays, the private keys are also used for accessing Web 2.5 and Web3 applications and features, so permanently...
21 Oct 2023 2 minute read 5 comments Crypto Safety First
You have made it! Our most sincere congratulations. After years of smart trading and HODLing crypto, you have accumulated a considerable portfolio. You have wisely navigated through the crypto space and avoided falling for scams, hacks, and accidenta...
