2/ Move any NFT or Tokens you can’t afford to lose to a VAULT 🔒
3/ What do you mean by VAULT?
By VAULT I mean a cold storage wallet such as a @Ledger however this would never even be connected to MetaMask or any dApps. Strictly to send assets IN and OUT. Meaning no buying on @opensea or interacting with a staking contract!
4/ How could I have protected myself? This one is tough but the best thing you could’ve done is understand that the only place that truly should require “set approval for all” is @opensea or other NFT marketplaces.
🔎 Always check the website making the request as well
5/ Let’s talk about what went wrong with @PREMINT_NFT
- the file compromised on premint’s website is “boomerang.js”
- The LIKELY suspect is a third party dependency being compromised
- This allowed the hacker to download their script onto your computer and run it automatically
Reasons why you should be using a Burner Wallet [Web3] 🔥
◻️ Secure your assets 💰
◻️ Maintain your privacy 🕵️
◻️ Test out new projects 💻
◻️ How to create a Burner Wallet 🔥
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💰 Secure your assets //
By using a burner wallet for your web3 transactions, you can increase the security of your assets and protect them from potential threats. If you happen to interact with a malicious transaction, your other wallets will remain safe.
🕵️ Maintain your privacy //
A burner wallet can help you maintain privacy in your transactions, but it's important to remember that your operational security (OpSec) in funding the burner wallet will greatly affect the level of privacy you can achieve.
Google has released a patch for a vulnerability in Android that allows for REMOTE CODE EXECUTION over Bluetooth with no additional execution privileges needed.
It is crucial that all Android users update their devices to the latest version as soon as possible to protect against this vulnerability.
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute malicious code on a device simply by being within Bluetooth range. This could be used to gain access to take control of the device.
New emerging malware strain "SmokeLoader". Laplas is designed to target crypto native people. Laplas Clipper hijacks a transaction and swaps the victims wallet address with the hackers.
What does it do?
• Monitors clipboard for crypto address
• Swaps copied wallet address with hacker's wallet address
• They will make the attacker's wallet as similar looking to your wallet address (BTC)
What can it target?
"The clipper can support wallets such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Bitcoin Cash, Litecoin, Dogecoin, Monero, Ripple, ZCash, Dash, Ronin, Tron, and Steam Trade URL"
• Prevents common forms of phishing via our algorithms
• Prevents interactions with malicious websites and dApps
• Identifies freshly created scams
• Proactive phishing protection
• The first security dashboard in web3
Why is Phishing Protection important to Web3? 🛡️
• 90% of hacks begin with a form of phishing
• Phishing can lead to Wallet Drainers or Malware
• Hackers are constantly getting more advanced
• Sometimes all it takes is a malicious website to compromise your device
How does Wallet Guard 🔒 work?
• We provide phishing protection for well-known and trending web3 projects
• We alert you on DNS Record updates to help you stay safe from DNS Hijacking attacks
• We provide a security dashboard to help users stay on top of their OpSec