Thread by @im_brother_dave

internet security has always been important, but never so much as in the #web3 space. in this short 🧵 we will take a look at some of the (free) tools to keep you, your digital identity and your funds safe, let's dive in 👇

1. browsers; what a majority of people are familiar with and probably use, @googlechrome it is a great browser that is compatible with most computer OS, but on it's own needs help in the security department- luckily we have plugins, which we will get to shortly

if you prefer a Web3 browser with preset, but customizable security features @brave is the best choice. this browser is not only compatible with Chrome extensions, it comes baked in with anti-phishing and ad block- though they reward users who wish to view ads with (that do not

collect any personal info) with their native "Basic Attention Token" $BAT 🫰

2. wallet security; your wallet is one of the most important things to keep safe, again, a lot of this is common sense, but stupid shit happens all the time here, we👏do👏not👏share👏our👏seed👏phrase

a seed phrase should be physically written down (not stored digitally) and kept in a secure place that only your select and trusted few have access to. with browser (hot) wallets you should be locking it after use and pick a strong password, you can check your passwords strength

here: passwordmonster.com
while not free, a physical, offline or "cold storage" wallet, such as fan favorites @Ledger & @Trezor are trusted brands that provide peace of mind to long term hodlers- but be sure to buy directly from the sight, not secondary

3. extensions and browser plugins (the fun part); just like there are multiple ways to skin a cat, there are plenty of browser extensions, but we are only going to focus on the free ones for now, all of these are compatible with both of the previously mentioned browsers: Avira is

a general password manager that is not exclusive to web3, but is particularly useful for crazy strong passwords that are hard to remember. @_joinfire is a phenomenal extension that will create a pop up window whenever you sign a transaction that will tell you exactly what is

going where- this is a must have and as a bonus you receive a free* NFT (0.002Ξ or ~$5 at time of writing). PlanetVPN is a free VPN that not only keeps your browsing private, it can also be used to bypass a site that has geoblocked your location, as long as it isn't against ToS😉

Threatslayer is an AI based extension that detects and protects from phishing attempts, bad downloads and more, as a bonus it is in their plans to reward users (i would

assume similar to the $BAT token). @totaladblocker is slightly less relevant to the Brave browser, but still gotta throw it in for Chrome users, clicking on ads can be risky, especially if your wallet is connected to the host site. apart from the security aspect ads can bog down

your browsers load speed, which we don't like. @wallet_guard is another must have extension, it also checks sites for phishing attempts, but it has a nice dashboard where you can see the recent attempts as well as see if your wallets are up to date (they should be!)

4. there are several specialized sites that should probably be bookmarked; @CertiK is host to an incredible team of auditors, on their site is a dashboard with safety ratings of projects they have audited, very cool to scroll through. @DeBankDeFi is not necessarily security

related, so much as it is a great tool to track your portfolio and see where your assets are, conveniently sorted by chain. @RevokeCash is probably the most important of specified sites- they allow you to revoke permissions on your token spend limits

5. Misc; @discord and other messenger sites are great for community building and sharing information, but are also a breeding ground for scams, exercise caution with any links you interact with when using socials geared towards crypto projects.

6. who to follow for more security and #opsec tips; @Cov_duk has an excellent youtube channel with guides to wallet tracking, things he's gleaned from doing so, tokenomics and more. @zachxbt is a master web detective, tracking down the big fish

and bringing the perpetrator to justice 💪you can follow his adventures via tweets or on his website, linked in his bio. @officer_cia is another on-chain sleuth who has a wide range of knowledge related to internet security. the good officer has his own mirror site where write

ups are posted, as well as running a telegram channel for related discussion.

if you want to do some more reading on various tools, i highly recommend checking the @AlchemyPlatform guide here: alchemy.com/top/security-t…

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because i forgot to add it: it is important to remember that scams are ever prevalent and can happen to anyone, new or experienced. hopefully this thread can help minimize that 🫡 stay safe out there 🙅‍♂️🎣