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Crypto Security Checklist

Most crypto losses come from avoidable operational mistakes: phishing, unsafe signing, poor seed phrase storage, weak exchange security, malicious links or fake support accounts.

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Security note

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Checklist

Core habits to reduce common crypto risks

Wallet hygiene

  • Use a dedicated wallet for airdrops and risky campaigns.
  • Keep your main wallet separate.
  • Review token approvals regularly.
  • Avoid connecting wallets to unknown websites.

Seed phrase safety

  • Store recovery phrases offline.
  • Do not save seed phrases in cloud notes, screenshots or emails.
  • Never type your seed phrase into a website.
  • Consider hardware wallets for larger balances.

Phishing prevention

  • Bookmark official websites.
  • Verify links from official social profiles.
  • Be careful with sponsored search results.
  • Ignore unsolicited DMs and fake support accounts.

Exchange account security

  • Enable strong 2FA using an authenticator app or hardware key.
  • Avoid SMS-only 2FA when possible.
  • Use a unique password.
  • Enable withdrawal allowlists if available.
  • Monitor login and withdrawal notifications.

Transaction signing

  • Read wallet prompts before signing.
  • Be cautious with unlimited approvals.
  • Avoid blind signing unless necessary and understood.
  • Revoke suspicious permissions.

Quick security routine

  • Review connected apps.
  • Revoke unnecessary approvals.
  • Check exchange login history.
  • Update bookmarks for important websites.
  • Verify hardware wallet firmware from official sources only.

Red flags

  • Guaranteed rewards.
  • Urgent countdowns that pressure you to act.
  • Requests for your seed phrase.
  • Unknown downloads or browser extensions.
  • Fake support DMs.
  • Copied domains with small spelling changes.

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