This is about being security conscious, so I will share a little of my story.
Hello everyone,
About 3 weeks ago, my device was hacked, and I lost some funds because the hacker was able to gain access to my wallet private keys as well as other wallet recovery phrases.
This hack was orchestrated in through a malware. To make the story short, I downloaded a file which was supposed to enable me to activate my Windows OS, unknowing to me that it was a malware. I executed the file and boom.
That was when the hack began.
Lessons:
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In as much as you’re trying to stay away from malicous links that are crypto related, be mindful of links you click and apps or files you download generally.
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Never store your seed phrase as a text document in your device.
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Install extensions that will keep you safe when interacting with different contracts.
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Getting a Ledger will be a good investment, as it stores your private keys offline making it difficult for hackers to authorize transactions.
The end.