Crypto Security Hub
Crypto scams are growing in sophistication every year. This hub covers every major threat — from phishing and wallet drainers to fake apps and exchange account takeovers — with practical defence guides for each.
Ashir Khan writes about cryptocurrency security, self-custody, macro market analysis, and regulatory policy at CryptoBeacon.
The single most important rule
Your seed phrase and private keys are never needed by any legitimate service, website, support agent, or application. If anything asks for them, it is a scam. No exceptions.
All security guides
What Is a Crypto Phishing Attack?
How phishing targets crypto users, what makes it different from regular email scams, and why it is so effective.
How Crypto Phishing Scams Work
The technical mechanics: DNS hijacking, fake dApps, approval phishing, spear phishing — a full breakdown.
How to Identify a Fake Crypto Website
URL inspection, SSL certificate checks, Whois lookups, and clipboard address verification — a practical detection guide.
How to Revoke Token Approvals on MetaMask
A step-by-step guide to reviewing and revoking old token approvals to protect your wallet from drainer attacks.
Crypto Wallet Drainer Scams Explained
How approval scams, setApprovalForAll exploits, and wallet drainers steal funds instantly — and how to detect them.
What Is a Seed Phrase?
A security-angle explainer of why seed phrases are the highest-value target in crypto and what attackers do to get them.
How to Store a Seed Phrase Safely
Paper vs metal, geographic distribution, mistakes that cost people their funds — a complete backup strategy guide.
Seed Phrase Storage: Steel vs. Paper vs. Metal
Which physical backup medium actually holds up to fire, water, and time? A neutral durability and cost comparison across paper, DIY stamped metal, and commercial products.
Private Key vs Seed Phrase
What the difference is, when you'd use each, and the security implications of each type of secret.
Common Crypto Scams
Rug pulls, fake giveaways, pump and dump, romance scams, pig butchering — the full taxonomy of crypto fraud.
How to Tell If a Crypto Airdrop Is a Scam
A decision chart and three automatic disqualifiers to help you evaluate any airdrop before you connect your wallet — no specific projects named.
Fake Airdrop Scams Explained
How fake airdrops work, the approval requests they hide, and how to safely verify whether an airdrop is real.
Fake Wallet Apps Explained
App store clones, how to verify official wallet apps, and the red flags that distinguish fakes from real software.
Exchange Account Security
Strong passwords, withdrawal whitelists, API key security, and phishing-resistant authentication for exchange accounts.
Two-Factor Authentication for Crypto
SMS vs TOTP vs hardware security keys — setup, strengths, and weaknesses of each 2FA method for crypto accounts.
What Happens If You Lose Your Hardware Wallet?
Lost your Ledger or Trezor? Don't panic. Learn exactly what is safe, what is lost, and the step-by-step recovery process using your seed phrase.
Financial Disclaimer
This hub is for informational and educational purposes only. Security practices evolve — always verify information against current guidance from wallet providers and official security researchers.