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Poker involves money movement across sites and exchanges. Security failures are usually habit failures. Here’s a compact system for protecting keys, devices, and sessions.

Wallet basics

  • Use hardware wallets for storage; keep exchange hot wallets small
  • Record seed phrases offline; never screenshot or cloud-sync
  • Enable passphrases; treat them like a second factor

Device hygiene

  • Keep OS/browser updated; remove unknown extensions
  • Use unique, long passwords; prefer a reputable manager
  • 2FA with authenticator apps; avoid SMS where possible

Phishing defense

  • Type URLs directly; distrust urgent messages
  • Verify sender domains; inspect link targets
  • Never sign unknown transactions; confirm contract addresses

Network practices

  • Prefer trusted connections; avoid public Wi-Fi for transactions
  • Use a privacy-respecting DNS and a reputable VPN
  • Segregate devices for poker vs. general browsing if possible

Bottom line

A few habits prevent most losses: control keys, harden devices, distrust unsolicited links, and treat exchanges as transit, not banks.