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Social Engineering in Crypto: Why People Are Now the Main Target

Social engineering now causes more than 60% of crypto losses. See how attackers build trust, the tactics they use, and how to protect your setup.

4 min readApr 26, 2026
Risk

DeFi Bridge Security Risks: What Holders Need to Know

Cross-chain bridges are among the most exploited targets in DeFi. Here's how they fail, what the 2026 hacks show, and how to limit your exposure.

4 min readApr 25, 2026
Security

Pig Butchering: The Crypto Scam Built on Fake Relationships

Pig butchering scams cost Americans $8.6 billion in 2025. Learn how this long-con crypto investment fraud works and how to spot one before it starts.

4 min readApr 24, 2026
Security

SIM Swap Attacks: How Hackers Hijack Crypto Accounts via SMS

SIM swap attacks give hackers control of your phone number, bypassing SMS 2FA on crypto accounts. Here is how they work and how to stop them.

4 min readApr 23, 2026
Private Key Compromise: The Attack Behind Most Crypto Losses
Security

Private Key Compromise: The Attack Behind Most Crypto Losses

Most crypto theft in 2025 came from private key compromise, not code exploits. Here is how keys are stolen and what it means for your setup.

4 min readApr 22, 2026
Crypto Wrench Attacks: Physical Security for Crypto Holders
Security

Crypto Wrench Attacks: Physical Security for Crypto Holders

Physical crypto theft via wrench attacks rose 75% in 2025. Learn how attackers identify targets and what setup changes reduce your exposure.

4 min readApr 21, 2026
Address Poisoning in Crypto: How Fake Addresses Steal Millions
Security

Address Poisoning in Crypto: How Fake Addresses Steal Millions

Address poisoning attacks plant fake lookalike wallet addresses in your transaction history. One wrong copy-paste can send your assets to an attacker.

4 min readApr 20, 2026
DeFi Token Approvals: How Unrevoked Permissions Drain Wallets
Security

DeFi Token Approvals: How Unrevoked Permissions Drain Wallets

Every DeFi interaction creates an on-chain permission that stays active until revoked. How token approvals work and how to check your exposure.

4 min readApr 19, 2026
Fake Crypto Apps in Official App Stores: How to Spot Them
Security

Fake Crypto Apps in Official App Stores: How to Spot Them

Fake crypto apps have appeared in the Apple App Store and Google Play. Here is how they bypass review, what they do once installed, and what to check.

4 min readApr 18, 2026
What Is an MPC Wallet and When Should You Use One
Guide

What Is an MPC Wallet and When Should You Use One

MPC wallets split your private key into shares across multiple parties, removing any single point of failure. Learn when MPC makes sense for your setup.

4 min readApr 17, 2026
Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: How to Decide What Goes Where
Setup

Hot Wallet vs Cold Wallet: How to Decide What Goes Where

How to split your crypto holdings between hot and cold storage, and what should determine where each asset lives in your setup.

4 min readApr 16, 2026
How to Check If Your Hardware Wallet Has Been Tampered With
Security

How to Check If Your Hardware Wallet Has Been Tampered With

Check a hardware wallet for tampering before use: physical signs, Ledger and Trezor verification tools, and the most common supply chain risks.

4 min readApr 16, 2026
North Korean Crypto Theft: Scale, Tactics, and Your Exposure
Security

North Korean Crypto Theft: Scale, Tactics, and Your Exposure

North Korean hackers stole $2.02 billion in 2025, nearly 60% of all crypto stolen globally. Learn how Lazarus Group operates and what it means for your setup.

4 min readApr 15, 2026
How Crypto Attackers Now Target Individual Holders
Security

How Crypto Attackers Now Target Individual Holders

In 2025, individual holders became the top target for crypto attackers. Social engineering and whale hunting now drive more losses than protocol exploits.

4 min readApr 14, 2026
AI Crypto Scams: How Deepfakes and Voice Cloning Are Used
Security

AI Crypto Scams: How Deepfakes and Voice Cloning Are Used

AI-powered scams stole $17 billion in 2025, with impersonation fraud up 1,400%. Here is how deepfakes and voice cloning work and what to check in your own setup.

4 min readApr 13, 2026
Multi-Signature Wallets: When They Make Sense for Crypto Holders
Guide

Multi-Signature Wallets: When They Make Sense for Crypto Holders

Multisig wallets require more than one key to authorize a transaction, removing single points of failure in self-custody setups. Learn when they make sense.

3 min readApr 13, 2026
How to Store Your Seed Phrase Without Losing Access
Guide

How to Store Your Seed Phrase Without Losing Access

Your seed phrase is the only key to your wallet. This guide covers the right materials and locations for a backup that lasts and stays secure.

4 min readApr 12, 2026
Quantum Computing and Crypto: What Holders Need to Know
Security

Quantum Computing and Crypto: What Holders Need to Know

How quantum computing threatens Bitcoin and Ethereum security, which addresses are at risk today, and what major networks are doing about it.

4 min readApr 12, 2026
Hardware Wallet Blind Signing: The Risk Behind the Button
Security

Hardware Wallet Blind Signing: The Risk Behind the Button

Blind signing lets attackers drain your assets with a single approval — no seed phrase required. Here's what it means and what to check in your setup.

4 min readApr 12, 2026
The Bybit Hack: What It Means for Your Exchange Holdings
Risk

The Bybit Hack: What It Means for Your Exchange Holdings

In February 2025, hackers stole $1.5 billion from Bybit without touching the exchange directly. Here's what that means for anyone holding assets on exchanges.

4 min readApr 11, 2026
Crypto Phishing Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them
Security

Crypto Phishing Scams: How They Work and How to Avoid Them

Crypto phishing scams cost holders $17 billion in 2025. Learn how impersonation attacks, wallet drainers, and address poisoning work — and what to do.

4 min readApr 10, 2026
Why 2FA Alone Isn't Enough to Protect Your Crypto
Security

Why 2FA Alone Isn't Enough to Protect Your Crypto

Two-factor authentication is a good start, but it's just one layer. Learn what else you need to truly secure your crypto holdings.

7 min readMar 15, 2026
The Danger of Single-Platform Dependency
Risk

The Danger of Single-Platform Dependency

Keeping all your crypto on one platform is like keeping all your savings in one bank — except without FDIC insurance.

8 min readMar 13, 2026
Three Proven Wallet Configurations for Different Portfolio Sizes
Setup

Three Proven Wallet Configurations for Different Portfolio Sizes

Whether you hold $500 or $500,000 in crypto, there's an optimal setup. Here are three battle-tested configurations.

9 min readMar 10, 2026