THE HUMAN HACK: 3 Ways Social Engineers Steal Crypto (and How to Fight Back).

Firewalls, 2FA, and hardware wallets are great, but the easiest target is you. Social Engineering is the psychological manipulation used by hackers to make you willingly give up your keys or credentials. It’s the biggest threat today.

The 3 Pillars of Social Engineering in Crypto:

Impersonation & Authority: Scammers pretend to be someone you trust (Binance Support, a popular NFT developer, or a "Tax Authority").

They use urgency and authority to panic you into revealing information or downloading a malicious file.

Defense: Never trust DMs (Direct Messages). Real support will never ask for your password or private key.

The "Sense of Urgency" Trick: They create artificial deadlines ("You must withdraw your funds now or they will be lost!").

This bypasses rational thought and encourages impulsive, unsafe clicks.

Defense: Stop and think. No legitimate financial entity forces immediate action under penalty.

The Flattery/Airdrop Trap: They offer something too good to be true (a huge airdrop, a massive win).

They ask you to "link your wallet" to claim it, which secretly grants them approval access to drain your funds.

Defense: If it sounds too good, it's a scam. Verify all airdrop links directly on the official project website.

Your best defense is skepticism. If you feel rushed, step away from the keyboard and verify the source.

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