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Security
When it comes to cryptocurrency, security is the act of securing your crypto assets, protecting your accounts and passwords, and avoiding scams.
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What is Identity Takeover?
Identity takeover is a common type of cybercrime. Learn what defines this crime and how to protect yourself.
The Ledger Ecosystem
This guide covers the Ledger ecosystem in depth, from the Ledger hardwallets to Ledger Live and Ledger recover.
Types of Crypto Storage and Security Measures
This guides covers the several types of crypto wallets and the benefits downfalls of each.
Understanding Crypto Wallets and Basics of Crypto Storage
The process of storing and securing crypto assets has changed drastically over time. Learn the basics of crypto storage.
What is an Investment Scam?
Investment scams are a form of fraud in which someone is tricked – directly or indirectly – into investing money into a product, business or “asset”. These scams exist across all financial markets, including the stock market, private businesses and the cryptocurrency sector. Investment scams usually target the vulnerable – inexperienced investors, for example – […]
Red Flags and Identifying Scams
Certain scams are easy to identify from the beginning – to the point that even the most naive investor can spot them. However, scammers are becoming increasingly complex over time, making some schemes difficult for even the most experienced traders to sound out. Thankfully, there is a set of principles that anyone can follow to […]
Strategies to Protect Yourself from Investment Scams
Before anyone invests even a cent of their money, they should employ several safety practices. Known as cyber hygiene, these actions can put a stop to scammers before losing funds becomes a possibility. The foundation of cyber hygiene in the modern internet era is multi-factor authentication (MFA). It is one of the most effective and […]
Common Types of Investment Scams and Scammer Tactics
People can fall victim to many different types of investment scams. Some are easy to see through and avoid, while others can trick even the most internet-savvy investor. However, knowing the various tactics fraudsters use to entrap their victims can go a long way to creating a safer environment for investors – especially in the […]
What are Money Mules?
Simply, a money mule is somebody who transfers the proceeds of crime on behalf of someone else.