What December’s Hacks Teach Crypto Users Going Forward

[nihalsari]

Several high-profile incidents — including the Trust Wallet browser extension exploit and the Flow protocol hack — reinforced the importance of basic security hygiene. Browser-based wallets, while convenient, remain more exposed because they are constantly connected to the internet.

Security experts continue to emphasize simple protections: using hardware wallets for long-term storage, double-checking every character of wallet addresses, and avoiding transaction history shortcuts. December’s lower losses are a positive signal — but staying safe in crypto still depends far more on user behavior than on luck.

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