Topic: How to keep my wallet safe ? - page 2. (Read 298 times)
Security has become a major issue in the market of crypto currency so one needs to ensure the security first. To secure the wallet, investors need to have a private key which must not be disclosed to the others. Investors can use 2FD verification systems to secure the wallet. The computer must be kept in offline, when you are not dealing in the market or you will keep your account close when you are absent.
Buy a hardware wallet. This is the best way to keep safe your funds. You can buy a hardware wallet from those wallets official websites. Trezor and Ledger Nano S are best hardware wallets.
Recently spamming and phishing are being reported frequently. What are the best practices to keep wallet safe?
First do click any link that is not familiar to you this might be a phishing attempt delete them immediately, second make a copy maybe 6 copies of your private keys in case your phone was stolen or accidentaly broke.
spamming and stuff are very an wanted. i would like to suggest you one thing which i have learned from personal experience that is hardware wallets are the best. i use Ledger Nano S, Trezor or KeepKey are also very liakble. do your research hope my suggestion will help.
There are literally dozens of articles on the web and here on bitcointalk on this specific topic. Roam around the beginners section and look for posts that fit your request.
Here are some:
Here are some:
- Topic: [General] Bitcoin Wallets - Which, what, why?: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/general-bitcoin-wallets-which-what-why-1631151
- Types of bitcoin and cryptocurrency wallets and it's risks: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/guide-bitcoincryptocurrency-wallets-and-its-risks-updated-1082018-3743071
If you are using a web wallet, bookmark the real website so whenever you visit it, just click it and you don't have to use search engine for it.
This applies for all types of web wallet (MEW, Blockchain.info, etc.)
This applies for all types of web wallet (MEW, Blockchain.info, etc.)
Or better yet, don't use web wallets. Only use either software wallets or hardware wallets if you're planning on securing your long-term investment funds.
If you are using a web wallet, bookmark the real website so whenever you visit it, just click it and you don't have to use search engine for it.
This applies for all types of web wallet (MEW, Blockchain.info, etc.)
This applies for all types of web wallet (MEW, Blockchain.info, etc.)
I'll just quote the post I made days ago below. If you're interested on other guides concerning securing your investments, check out https://cryptosec.info/
Best of luck.
DOs
[1] DO only store your private key(s) on pieces of paper or on a CryptoSteel, and store them somewhere no-one else but you has access to
[2] DO store majority of your funds on a hardware wallet or a correctly-made paper wallet
[3] DO only use a paper wallet if you're 100% confident that you can make one in a secure manner
[4] DO store only small amounts of crypto on your hot wallets(exchanges, software wallets, web wallets, etc)
[5] DO use secure and complex passwords on all your accounts; not only on your exchange accounts
[6] DO use 2 Factor Authentication on most if not all your accounts online. Your accounts having 2FA makes your accounts significantly harder to hack
DON'Ts
[1] DO NOT save your private key(s) and account passwords on a .txt file, a word document, on your mobile phone's notes app, etc
[2] DO NOT store significant amounts of cryptocurrency on your hot wallets, pretty much anywhere that you don't have control over the private key(s) and that could potentially be stolen by hackers
[3] DO NOT give away your private key(s) to crypto airdrops or to anyone else in general. Giving away your private key(s) is pretty much like giving away access to your bank account
[4] DO NOT click on exchange ads on Google or any other search engine (screenshot). There's a good chance that a certain link you see in your search result is a phishing link that could potentially steal your funds
[5] DO NOT re-use passwords on exchanges or any other website
Related: Cryptocurrency scams to watch out for
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by: yours truly.
Make sure to visit our site if you wanted more information about basic cryptocurrency security.
https://cryptosec.info/
Disclaimer: CryptoSec.info is a simple website made to help beginners in the cryptocurrency-space by giving them sufficient knowledge on protecting their crypto investments, and learn about the risks they're taking when using certain wallets and or services.
Best of luck.
DOs
[1] DO only store your private key(s) on pieces of paper or on a CryptoSteel, and store them somewhere no-one else but you has access to
[2] DO store majority of your funds on a hardware wallet or a correctly-made paper wallet
[3] DO only use a paper wallet if you're 100% confident that you can make one in a secure manner
[4] DO store only small amounts of crypto on your hot wallets(exchanges, software wallets, web wallets, etc)
[5] DO use secure and complex passwords on all your accounts; not only on your exchange accounts
[6] DO use 2 Factor Authentication on most if not all your accounts online. Your accounts having 2FA makes your accounts significantly harder to hack
DON'Ts
[1] DO NOT save your private key(s) and account passwords on a .txt file, a word document, on your mobile phone's notes app, etc
[2] DO NOT store significant amounts of cryptocurrency on your hot wallets, pretty much anywhere that you don't have control over the private key(s) and that could potentially be stolen by hackers
[3] DO NOT give away your private key(s) to crypto airdrops or to anyone else in general. Giving away your private key(s) is pretty much like giving away access to your bank account
[4] DO NOT click on exchange ads on Google or any other search engine (screenshot). There's a good chance that a certain link you see in your search result is a phishing link that could potentially steal your funds
[5] DO NOT re-use passwords on exchanges or any other website
Related: Cryptocurrency scams to watch out for
-----
by: yours truly.
Make sure to visit our site if you wanted more information about basic cryptocurrency security.
https://cryptosec.info/
Disclaimer: CryptoSec.info is a simple website made to help beginners in the cryptocurrency-space by giving them sufficient knowledge on protecting their crypto investments, and learn about the risks they're taking when using certain wallets and or services.
Are you reffering to MyEtherWallet? If this is the case, we suggest using metamask to minimize the risk of phishing attacks. In addition to this, investing in a hardware wallet such as the nano-s or trezor would be a good option to minimize risk even further.
I made a text about this here on the forum if you would like some information on each alternative!
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Recently spamming and phishing are being reported frequently. What are the best practices to keep wallet safe?
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