Security

What is PHP2Shell? Explore PHP remote code execution risks, potential threats to crypto accounts and Web3 wallets, and practical security measures.

Crypto staking allows holders of proof-of-stake assets to earn rewards by participating in network security, either directly or through a validator, staking pool, liquid staking protocol, or exchange.

Losing cryptocurrency through a hack, phishing attack or accidental transfer can be difficult to resolve because confirmed blockchain transactions generally cannot be reversed. However, this does not mean stolen cryptocurrency can never be recovered.

Risk management for Gate Trading Bots combines capital caps per bot, predefined stop-loss or terminate rules, breakout responses when price leaves the grid band, conservative leverage on contract bots, and a monitoring schedule that reviews fills, fees, and inventory skew. Spot Grid places paired orders only when expected grid profit exceeds trading fees, reducing uneconomical micro-rounds.

Explore Starknet’s potential transition from an Ethereum Layer 2 to an independent Layer 1, including security assumptions, data availability, bridging, governance, ecosystem migration, and the implications for STRK.

Learn how wallet signatures, hash functions, and STARK proofs differ, how quantum computing could affect blockchain security, and what to examine when evaluating Starknet’s post-quantum roadmap.

What is a hardware wallet supply chain attack? Explore the 2026 Ledger security incident, how hardware tampering threatens cold wallets, and practical ways to protect crypto assets.

Discover the 7 major hardware wallet security risks in 2026, including supply chain attacks, seed phrase leaks, blind signing, firmware vulnerabilities, and phishing. Learn how to protect your crypto assets.

A Telegram crypto scam often uses fake customer service or “account recovery” scripts to push users into handing over login codes, phone-binding details, or even a seed phrase—opening the door to Telegram, wallet, or exchange-account takeover. ## Official Sources - [FBI: Warning on scammers impersonating the IC3](https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/cyber/alerts/2025/fbi-warns-of-scammers-impersonating-the-ic3) - [Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)](https://www.ic3.gov/) - [Telegram FAQ](https://telegram.org/faq) - [FTC ReportFraud](https://reportfraud.ftc.gov/)

To verify an official Telegram channel for crypto use, start from the brand’s website or app-store listing, match the @username and public link character by character, refuse unsolicited “support” DMs, skip stranger ticket links, and report suspects only through known in-app support or public complaint portals.

After a Telegram recovery scam, stop all contact first, end suspicious sessions and unknown devices, rotate Telegram and exchange passwords plus 2FA, then review wallet approvals and transfers. Login-code leaks and seed-phrase leaks need different branches; preserve evidence and report through IC3, FTC ReportFraud, or the platform help center.

Securing crypto assets means managing three layers together: where funds are stored, who can authorize moves, and how everyday actions are verified—by splitting balances by use case, tightening login and withdrawal controls, and building habits that reject phishing and reckless approvals.

Layered crypto storage splits balances by how often they move and how large they are—keeping frequent small amounts on a hot trading layer, isolating medium-term savings, and minimizing online exposure and signatures for long-term cold holdings.

Political meme coins have become a scam hotspot due to celebrity effects and news hype. Common scams include namesake fakes, false celebrity endorsements, and high-concentration Rug Pulls. Identifying real from fake requires verifying contract addresses, checking official channels, analyzing holder distribution, cross-verifying information, and being wary of any "official authorization" claims.

MEV bots are automated programs that capture on-chain value by monitoring transaction pools and competing for transaction ordering. This article examines the mechanics, controversies, and security implications of the Yoink front-running attack, which involved approximately $7.7 million in rsETH.