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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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Identity theft is one of the oldest crimes in existence, but the rapid digitisation of society has added layers of complexity that previous generations never faced. Today, a stolen identity isn't just used to open a credit card. It can form the foundation of systemic financial crimes.
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Browser extensions act as convenient and powerful enhancements to the ever-evolving online ecosystem. Despite their utility, browser extensions can be filled with risks that aren't obvious at first glance.
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Address poisoning leverages the relative complexity of crypto wallet addresses to trick people into sending money to the wrong account.
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The immense possibility of artificial intelligence has already made its way into the financial sector, both as a means to improve efficiency and, unfortunately, as an effective scamming tool. As the technology becomes more prevalent in everyday life, education will become paramount for the world to protect itself against bad actors harnessing AI’s capabilities.
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Self-custody refers to the ability to have full control and access to your assets. Learn more on how to take self-custody of your crypto.
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Phishing is a common crypto scam where scammers pose as a trusted entity to trick people into revealing sensitive information. Learn how to recognise and avoid this type of scam.
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A secure password will make sure no one else can access your crypto. This guide will explain how to create strong passwords and how to store them safely.
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The rapid growth of crypto has seen a flood of scammers enter the market. This guide will cover how scammers use Ponzi schemes to exploit investors.
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Rug pulls are a form of crypto scam that offer rates or incentives too good to be true in order to steal investors' money. Read this guide to learn more.
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