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Security and popular science
Maintain privacy
There are many malicious individuals in the market who try their best to steal your cryptocurrency. Most attacks are broad-based, aiming to capture users who are easy to deceive or not paying enough attention, and they may not necessarily target you specifically. If you inadvertently disclose your private information, you become a potential target for attacks.
Here are a few suggestions:
● Do not boast about your successful trades.
● Do not disclose addresses you have previously used.
● Keep your account balance private.
● Avoid sharing offline identity and information.
● Use encrypted communication channels. The first step to improving overall security is to use strong and unique passwords, and enable 2FA authentication to protect your online accounts.
Understand common phishing strategies
Phishing attacks deceive users into disclosing information by disguising themselves as trusted entities. Identifying suspicious URLs and urgent requests can help improve security defenses. Phishing relies on social engineering tactics, using fake emails to obtain victims’ information, commonly through malicious links and attachments.
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Recognizing phishing attempts:
- Suspicious URLs
- Use of public email addresses
- Fear or urgent requests, creating pressure
- Requests for personal information
- Spelling and grammatical errors in communication
Types of phishing:
- Clone phishing: Replicating legitimate emails and pointing out that previous links are incorrect or expired.
- Spear phishing: Attackers gather information about their target (such as the names of friends or family) to specifically trick them into visiting malicious websites.
- Domain spoofing: Tampering with DNS records.
- Email scams: Criminals impersonate legitimate companies or individuals to send phishing emails. These emails often include fake login pages designed to steal login credentials and personal information, potentially containing malware like trojans, keyloggers, or other malicious scripts.
- Gift scams: Impersonating influential figures on social media or pretending to be company leaders to promote fraudulent gift offers or other deceptive tactics.
Fake apps
Only download apps from official stores. Pirated apps are not manually screened and are more likely to contain cryptocurrency hijacking scripts.
Fraudsters steal information by impersonating apps. Preventive measures include verifying the app’s source, reading app reviews, checking developer information, and looking at download counts.
Free giveaways and fake mining programs
Illegal mining programs reduce device performance. Fake mining software displays ads but does not actually mine. Stay alert and avoid using such apps.
Applications that alter your cryptocurrency address
These applications modify the cryptocurrency address you copy and replace it with the attacker’s forged address. Although the victim may copy the correct receiving address, when they paste it, the correct transaction address will be altered by the attacker.
Public Wi-Fi outdoors
Public Wi-Fi is not secure, and users should take precautions before connecting.
Mobile phones have become an essential part of our lives. In fact, they are so closely tied to your digital identity that they may become your biggest vulnerability. It’s important to protect mobile devices and defend against attacks.
Verify official sources
At the same time, the statements of many public figures or KOLs may not be secure. Please act cautiously and verify information through the official AINIFFLER channels.
