How to prevent getting exploited via fake Ledger software?
Keep the points below in mind – and you and your funds shall be safe.
Always be careful and practice established security methods. Better safe than sorry!
Warning:
- Do not enter your seed into anything except the Ledger device itself!
- Download / update Ledger Live software from official website only!
- Never use a search engine to navigate to the Ledger website!
- Ignore all messages related to Ledger in your inbox and mark them as spam!
- Never click links or install software sent to you via email!
- Never respond to someone’s request to download remote applications (TeamViewer, Anydesk etc.)!
- Always conduct a small amount test while sending or receiving your funds and verify that the correct wallet address was copied/pasted into the address bracket (check at minimum first & last 5 digits!)
- Verify your Ledger Live software is authentic:
Full Guide:
→ https://www.reddit.com/r/ledgerwallet/comments/w28gjj/comment/igomi2a/?context=3
Official Ledger Live app:
- Apple iOS
- PC (Windows, MacOs, Linux) (Windows, MacOs, Linux)
- Android (Android)
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