How to avoid hacking cryptocurrency data
There are several steps you can take to prevent data leaks
- Be sure to keep your tokens and cryptocurrency offline, whether in a hardware or paper wallet
- Make sure your private keys are secure offline
- Your private keys should be kept separate from where your wallet is stored (a secure off-site location or a bank safe).
- Use only secure bookmarks to access wallets, exchanges or online cryptocurrency providers in your web browser.
- Use multi-factor authentication, with one option being an offline token.
- Use a multi-signature method to access funds in your wallet
- Limit the amount of funds on exchanges to only what you need to trade or exchange
Remember that by using proven methods, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of losing your hard-earned capital.