The "Human Firewall": How to Stop Crypto Theft Before It Happens

We tend to think of crypto security in terms of encryption and hardware wallets. While those are important, the weakest link in the chain is almost always the human being.

According to a new security report by Cwallet Learn, the vast majority of "hacks" are actually social engineering attacks or user errors.

The Silent Killer: Clipboard Hijacking This is one of the scariest threats mentioned. You copy a friend's wallet address. You paste it into the send field. But in that split second, malware on your computer swaps the address for the hacker's address . If you don't verify the characters, your money is gone forever.

The "Approval" Trap In DeFi, we get used to clicking "Approve" on smart contracts. Scammers exploit this by creating fake websites that ask for "Unlimited Allowance" to your tokens. You think you are logging in; they are gaining permission to empty your wallet whenever they want .

Building Better Habits The solution is vigilance. Always bookmark your exchange websites to avoid phishing links. Always triple-check addresses. And use a wallet interface that makes these details clear.

About Cwallet: Cwallet is a comprehensive crypto wallet that combines custodial and non-custodial features, offering users a secure environment to manage over 800 cryptocurrencies. With built-in tools for swapping, tipping, and trading, Cwallet prioritizes user security without sacrificing ease of use.

Read the full security breakdown here: Common Ways Crypto Assets Are Lost or Stolen: https://learn.cwallet.com/common-ways-crypto-assets-are-lost-or-stolen-and-how-to-avoid-them/