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5 crypto security mistakes even experts still make
From phishing to seed-phrase screenshots: the most common slip-ups and how to avoid them
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Most crypto losses aren’t caused by broken cryptography but by human error. These are the five most common.
- Storing the seed in the cloud or a screenshot.
- Signing transactions without reading what they approve.
- Buying second-hand hardware or from unofficial resellers.
- Leaving everything on an exchange.
- Never testing recovery.
The fix: less attack surface
A seedless cold wallet removes mistake number one and, paired with an access code, drastically reduces the rest.