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Coinbase CISO breaks down common crypto scam tactics and how to protect yourself
Jul 25, 2024
Coinbase's Chief Information Security Officer, Jeff Lunglhofer, discusses common crypto scam tactics, data leaks, scammer psychology, victim recourse, security best practices, scammer trends, and Coinbase's security measures in the crypto space.
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Quick takeaways
- Beware of malicious actors compiling 'combo lists' from data breaches to impersonate legitimate representatives and exploit personal information.
- Utilize strong multi-factor authentication methods and understand self-custody strategies for varying levels of security in cryptocurrency storage.
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Jeff Lundhofer discusses his role at Coinbase and the focus on customer safety
Jeff Lundhofer, the Chief Information Security Officer at Coinbase, emphasizes their mission to keep customers safe and maintain the company's security. He highlights the importance of assisting customers in recognizing and preventing scams common in the crypto world. Lundhofer discusses the approach of combining secure storage of assets with educating users as a two-pronged strategy to enhance safety. He emphasizes the need for customers to be cautious of malicious actors who may possess personal information obtained from data breaches.
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