Top Personal Cybersecurity Measures to Take When Trading in Crypto

Opening: Crypto gives freedom — but also responsibility When I first started watching the crypto space closely, what struck me was how different it felt from traditional finance . There’s a freedom here — no banks, no gatekeepers — but that freedom comes with a direct cost: you are responsible . If something goes wrong, there’s no bank to call and no simple refund process. That’s why personal cybersecurity matters more in crypto than almost anywhere else. Why irreversible transactions change everything Think about sending money by mistake. In a bank, you can often reverse or dispute a transfer. In crypto, once a transaction is confirmed on-chain, it’s usually final. That permanence is powerful — and terrifying if you make a mistake or fall victim to a scam. I’ve seen people lose access to funds because of a single click, and recovery options are, most of the time, non-existent. So prevention isn’t optional — it’s essential. Wallets: pick them like you’d pick a safe Your ...