Security and Anti-Phishing
18 articles
Which Binance Official URL Should You Bookmark? Web, App and Desktop Entry Points Explained (November 2026)
A November 2026 bookmarking plan for Binance: save only the binance.com root domain, then install Android, iOS and desktop clients through the official download page, Google Play or the App Store. Includes a real-vs-fake URL table, an anti-phishing checklist and 7 FAQs.
Binance Official URL 2026: Real vs. Fake Entry Checklist
The real Binance site only lives on three root domains — binance.com, binance.us, and binance.co.jp. CoinIX lines up the real site against typical phishing clones across five dimensions — URL, certificate, login page, support channel, and email signature — then adds 2026 country-by-country access notes and a five-step verification flow.
How to Defend Against Clipboard Hijacking Malware? Address-Swap Case Studies
A breakdown of how clipboard hijacking malware works, typical attack scenarios, and practical defenses for crypto users.
What Is Token Approval Risk? How to Revoke a Token Approve
A breakdown of the ERC20 token Approve mechanism, its risks, the step-by-step Revoke process, and the periodic-audit habits every DeFi user needs.
Exchange Account Hacked? 5 Things to Do Right Now
The emergency response playbook for a hacked exchange account — from freezing the account and revoking API keys to contacting risk control, filing a police report, and on-chain tracing — a 5-step practical guide.
Ledger vs Trezor: Which Hardware Wallet Wins? 6-Way Comparison
A comparison of Ledger and Trezor hardware wallets across secure chips, firmware openness, coin support, price, user interface, and track record, to help with your purchase decision.
How Do You Use MetaMask Safely? 6 Protection Settings
A rundown of the 6 core security settings for the MetaMask wallet, from password strength and hardware wallet connections to Snap extensions and signature decoding, as a full protection reference for users.
Are Crypto Airdrops Real? 4 Red Flags of Airdrop Scams
A breakdown of how real crypto airdrops actually work and four telltale signs of airdrop scams, so you can claim legitimate airdrops and dodge fraud.
How to Spot Fake Customer Service Scams? Real Support Contacts
A breakdown of the typical scripts used by fake customer service scammers impersonating Binance, OKX, and other major exchanges, plus how to spot them, with real official support channels included.
What Do Social Engineering Attacks Look Like? Real Case Studies
A breakdown of the classic social engineering playbooks used against crypto users, from fake support staff and fake coworkers to fake project teams and deepfake video calls, with practical tips on spotting and defending against them.
Seed Phrase Leaked? Emergency Recovery Steps to Outrun the Hackers
A step-by-step guide to responding after a seed phrase leak, covering the timing of moving assets, gas-war tactics, the practical steps to outrun a hacker, and how to prevent it happening again.
What's the Safest Way to Back Up a Seed Phrase? Paper vs Metal vs Steel Box
A comparison of paper, metal plates, steel capsules, Shamir sharding, and other seed phrase backup methods by security, disaster resistance, and cost, with practical guidance for users at different asset levels.
Why Did Ledger Recover Spark Controversy? Key Sharding Explained
Ledger Recover is an optional private-key backup service Ledger launched in 2023, splitting a seed phrase into shards distributed to three custodians via Shamir sharing. This article breaks down the technical design and the community backlash.
How Should You Store Your Private Key? Hardware Wallets vs. Hot Wallets
A comparison of hardware wallets and hot wallets on security, convenience, and price, with practical private-key custody guidance for users at different asset levels.
What Do Crypto Phishing Sites Look Like? 4 Common Scam Types to Spot
A breakdown of 4 common types of crypto phishing sites, from fake exchange logins to fake airdrop pages and malicious DApps, with practical steps for recognizing and avoiding them.
What Is a Flash Loan Attack? The Top 10 Historical Cases
A flash loan attack is an on-chain exploit where the attacker borrows a large sum with zero collateral, manipulates a price oracle or exploits a contract bug, and repays the loan within a single transaction. This article reviews the ten biggest flash loan attacks from 2020-2025.
What Are the Most Common Crypto Security Threats? 10 Attack Methods
A systematic breakdown of the 10 major attack methods in crypto, from phishing sites and private key theft to social engineering and smart contract exploits, as a comprehensive security reference for users.
What Is WalletConnect? How to Connect Your Wallet to a DApp
WalletConnect is the open protocol that connects wallets to DApps. Launched in 2018, it now supports 600+ wallets and 65,000+ DApps. This article covers how it works, the connection flow, and security tips.