Security Basics
The crypto security fundamentals, in one place.
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The Essential PC Security Baseline
Security Basics
02
Buying a hardware wallet: sourcing and integrity checks
A hardware wallet is only as trustworthy as the path it took to reach you. How to buy one safely, what to check before setup, and what to do if anything looks wrong.
03
Fake wallet alerts: how to verify a notification before you act
A push notification or in-app banner can look exactly like your wallet talking to you. Here is how to check an alert safely, and why a recovery phrase never belongs in a website or app prompt.
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A Real Domain Doesn't Make a Link Safe
Phishers can sometimes serve a fake prompt from a wallet's genuine website. Judge what a page asks you to do, not just the address bar, and never type your seed phrase into any site.