Maintain Operational Security

Always assume your wallets and accounts are 1-step away from being compromised. For avoidance of doubt, check your email address on haveibeenpwned (dot)com.

Change your passwords periodically.

Use 2FA that is not SMS-based. Something like adding a Yubikey to your accounts will greatly prevent hacks.

Never upload your 12-24 wallet words to the cloud in text or picture format. Don’t back up to the cloud. Keep it safe for yourself and who you want to pass it on to.

On Scams: Assume everyone talking to you is trying to take your money. That random person talking to you online is probably thousands of miles away trying to hit their KPIs (whether under duress or actively participating willingly). From fake job interviews that inserts a trojan or malware to copying a previous used wallet address, double check everything.

Don’t trust, Verify!

This post is inspired by the surge of phishing emails, calls, & failed login attempts recently. Hopefully, doing a variation of the above will help prevent you from losing your money. Stay safe out there!

For those who may be unable to, there are other options out there through the traditional financial services industry these days. DYOR (not promoting any in general, it will depend on your own circumstances and geography).