🛡️ ShieldGuard Learn — Security Guideline Protecting Yourself from Malicious Token Scams & Dusting Attacks Context In the Web3 space, a new and dangerous scam involves attackers sending small, unwanted amounts of tokens (often called “dust”) to your wallet. These aren’t just annoying; they can be highly malicious. Simply interacting with such tokens, or worse, […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Protection Guideline Saving Yourself from Email Attacks Email remains one of the most common entry points for cybercriminals. Phishing, malware attachments, spoofing, and credential theft are widely used tactics to steal money, data, or access. ShieldGuard Protection outlines the key steps every user must follow to stay safe. 1️⃣ Understanding Email Threats Phishing […]
🛡️ Security Guidelines: Protect Your X (Twitter) Account X (Twitter) is a prime target for hackers who use DM-based social engineering, phishing links, and impersonation to steal wallets and personal data. Follow these steps to stay safe 👇 🔐 1. Enable Strong Authentication Use 2FA with an authenticator app (avoid SMS). Create a unique, strong password. […]
🔐Save Your Crypto Assets from PC-Based Hacks 📌 Why PC Security Matters Many investors use Chrome-based wallet extensions (like MetaMask, Trust Wallet, etc.) to store and manage their crypto assets. While convenient, these wallets can become highly vulnerable if your PC security is weak. A compromised PC can give hackers direct access to your private […]
🔒ShieldGuard Learn — Security Guideline Protecting Yourself from Telegram-Based Hacks The THORChain founder’s $1.2M wallet hack started with a compromised Telegram account belonging to a trusted friend. A malicious Zoom link delivered through Telegram triggered the attack, leading to drained funds. Similarly, ShieldGuard’s Co-Founder and CEO, Ajayakumar K, faced a hacking attempt where a fraudster […]
ShieldGuard Security Guideline Revoking Approvals Made Earlier in EVM Wallets Why approvals matter When you connect your wallet to a dApp, you often grant it permission (an approval) to spend or interact with your tokens. These approvals are stored permanently on-chain until you revoke them. If left unchecked, scammers can exploit old or unlimited approvals […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard — Hardware Wallet Security Checklist 1. Wallet Setup Buy hardware wallets only from official vendors. Generate your seed phrase offline on the device. Write your seed on metal backup plates (avoid photos, screenshots, or storing on cloud). Use a strong PIN and, if supported, add an extra passphrase (25th word). 2. Device & […]
ShieldGuard — Hot Wallet Security Checklist Warning: Hot wallets (browser extensions, mobile wallets, web wallets) provide convenience but come with significantly weaker security compared to hardware wallets. ShieldGuard does not recommend storing large amounts of assets in hot wallets. However, if you must use a hot wallet for trading or daily transactions, follow these security tips to […]
🛡️ ShieldGuard Protection — Fortify Your Crypto Journey At ShieldGuard Protocol, your security comes first. We’re excited to launch ShieldGuard Protection, a key feature inside our ShieldGuard Ecosystem, designed to safeguard your assets and boost your confidence in the crypto space. 🔑 What is ShieldGuard Protection?✅ Access to trusted third-party security products — from hardware wallets to […]
🚨 Case Study – The Rexas Finance Presale Scam 📌 Overview Rexas Finance raised an astonishing $45 million in its presale but turned out to be a scam. The project misled investors with false promises, manipulated expectations, and ultimately delivered nothing — even after one year of its launch. ⚠️ Scam Red Flags False Listing […]
ShieldGuard Learn: Scam Prevention & Education Case Study – The Qubetics Presale Trap Overview Qubetics ($TICS), which branded itself as a next-generation Layer-1 blockchain, raised nearly $18 million in its presale. However, beneath the glossy marketing and aggressive promotional campaigns, serious red flags emerged that left thousands of investors at heavy losses. This case study […]
ShieldGuard Learn: Scam Prevention & Education Report: The THORChain Founder Hack – Why Your “Hot” Wallet Isn’t Safe for Large Amounts Introduction: The cryptocurrency space, while offering unprecedented financial opportunities, is also a battleground for digital security. Even seasoned veterans and project founders are not immune to sophisticated attacks. A recent incident involving the THORChain […]