With the use of digital assets in the blockchain sector, it is good to start with an analysis of your computer and smartphone, and their safety. It is good practice to always have the operating system updated to the latest security patches, and consequently all the programs installed on the PC. The use of the latest generation paid antivirus is essential. Let’s destroy a myth, there is no best antivirus but good antivirus (do your research and buy a license). We reiterate the importance of having a good antivirus as many malware are designed to steal data relating to cryptocurrencies (your assets).
It is also not recommended to connect to public wifi connections, it is better to use your own data connections, and to implement the use of vpn (virtual private network) to secure your connections. There are many very affordable subscription plans.
It is essential to have a back up of your private keys and passwords off line, not on the computer in use, as if you were to fall victim to the notorious cryptolocker, we will lose all data (all the contents of the pc will be encrypted), and to obtain the key we will be forced to pay cybercriminals in bitcoin. So, watch out for email scams. Never open an attachment if you are unsure of the sender.
When using a smartphones we highly recommend an antivirus / antimalware updated to the latest definitions. The VPN contract certainly provides for use on multiple devices, so we are going to take advantage of the usual subscription also on smartphones.
If you also use your smartphone for work, for leisure (social, chat of various kinds, entertainment for adults), you will create a promiscuity with the operations in the field of cryptocurrencies, so it could be optimal to use a dedicated smartphone . For those who are obsessed with security, we can also indicate a specific smartphone, the htc Exodus created to ensure maximum security in the context of the blockchain.
Small but fundamental mention of the use of 2FA (two factor authenticator) for access to the various exchanges, in order to make operability with your own cryptocurrencies even more secure.
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