Learning cluster

Threats, Scams and Privacy

Recognise account takeovers, malicious approvals, impersonation, device compromise, and the physical risks created by public transaction history.

Beginner to intermediate3 articlesUpdated July 2026
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Why this cluster matters

The active-defence cluster, organised by how people actually get hit.

Follow the sequence or open the guide you need now. Every article links concepts to practical checks, common failure modes, and a short knowledge check.

Learning path

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  1. 01Beginner · 12 minTwo-Factor Authentication, SIM-Swaps, and Account SecurityWhy app-based and hardware 2FA beat SMS and how phone-number takeovers drain exchange accounts.
  2. 02Intermediate · 15 minHow to Respond If Your Crypto Is Hacked or StolenThe first-hour steps after compromise and an honest view of what can and cannot be recovered.
  3. 03Intermediate · 14 minOn-Chain Privacy: What Your Wallet RevealsHow public activity links addresses and exposes balances, counterparties, habits, and sometimes identity.

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