#CryptoSecurity101
#### 5. 📥 **Download apps only from official sources**
* Such as the App Store, Google Play, or the official wallet website.
#### 6. 🧾 **Verify transactions before confirming them**
* Some malware changes the wallet address in the background!
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### 🚨 Most common scams to avoid:
| Method | Explanation |
| --------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Fake websites | Imitate known platforms and steal login data |
| Fake technical support | Contacts you claiming to be from the platform |
| Counterfeit wallets | Apps that look real but are malicious |
| Fake offers (Giveaways)| "Send us 1 ETH and we will return 2 ETH" – a scam |
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### 🔐 Additional tips:
* Do not keep large amounts on trading platforms.
* Use a dedicated email for cryptocurrency accounts.
* Regularly update security software.
* If you are a large investor, consider insurance or multi-signature encryption (Multi-Sig).
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### ✅ Summary:
| Principle | Why is it important? |
| -------------------- | --------------------------------------- |
| Protecting keys | Because they = your money |
| 2FA | An additional layer of security |
| Awareness of scams | Because most hacks are caused by "mistaken clicks" |
| Using trusted wallets | To reduce the risk of hacking |
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