Security Best Practices

to protect your assets and personal information, it's crucial to adopt robust security measures here are key practices to enhance your safety 1\ avoid phishing scams phishing attacks are deceptive attempts to acquire sensitive information by masquerading as trustworthy entities scammers often send emails, messages, or create fake websites that appear legitimate to protect yourself be skeptical of unsolicited communications forkast employees will never ask for your funds or private keys if you receive such requests, they are likely fraudulent verify urls the only official url for forkast is https //forkast gg/ always double check the website's url before clicking on any links scammers may create urls resembling legitimate sites to deceive users report suspicious activity if you encounter phishing attempts, report them to the forkast community on discord and/or forkast support email to help prevent others from falling victim 2\ how to protect your ronin waypoint wallet by following these simple steps, you can significantly reduce the risk of unauthorized access and keep your ronin waypoint wallet safe enable 2fa you can enable 2fa on the skymavis account dashboard it can be set up using google authenticator, a backup code, or email otp in the security tab ensure to use google authenticator or a similar random code generating app (e g , authy) instead of sms 2fa to prevent vulnerabilities like sim jacking regularly check your sessions to ensure there is no unauthorized access to your ronin waypoint wallet, it’s important to regularly check your active sessions visit the ronin waypoint website to review your active sessions and look for any illegitimate access if you notice any suspicious activity, promptly disconnect the session and change your account credentials use email with otp or social media accounts for extra protection to manage your ronin waypoint wallet, you will need access to an email or social media account this acts as an additional layer of protection against private key theft by tying your wallet to a verified email account, you can safeguard your access credentials moreover, you can create your ronin waypoint wallet using the email and otp (one time password) option for an extra layer of security 3\ be cautious of fake token (cgx, platform credit) offers scammers often impersonate official accounts to promote fake airdrops, aiming to steal your funds forkast will not organize airdrops for cgx tokens or platform credits if you come across any advertisement claiming to offer airdrops for these assets, do not click or visit any websites verify official channels always use official communication channels, such as forkast website or verified social media accounts, to confirm any airdrop offers exercise caution with unsolicited offers be wary of unsolicited messages or offers, especially those requesting personal information or funds 4\ protect your private keys your private keys are the gateway to your assets; safeguarding them is paramount never share your private keys forkast employees will never ask for your funds or private keys sharing them compromises your security 5\ stay informed about common scams awareness is your first line of defense against scams educate yourself familiarize yourself with common phishing scams and tactics used by cybercriminals stay updated regularly check official forkast communications for updates on security practices and potential threats 6\ third party tools and browser extensions for wallet security there are several third party tools and browser extensions that can further secure your cryptocurrency wallet wallet guard this popular browser extension helps protect against malicious websites, phishing attempts, and other threats it offers features like blacklisting known harmful sites and smart contracts, transaction monitoring, and customizable security settings to adjust your risk tolerance web3 antivirus a comprehensive security solution that combines a browser extension with a desktop application, web3 antivirus provides real time monitoring, transaction scanning, and protection against threats like phishing, malware, and unauthorized access please note that while these third party tools and browser extensions can enhance your wallet security, they are not under our control, nor were they developed by forkast use them at your own risk, and always exercise caution when integrating any external tools with your cryptocurrency wallet 7\ report suspicious activity if you encounter suspicious activity, report it promptly contact support reach out to forkast official support channels to report any concerns by implementing these security practices, you can significantly reduce the risk of falling victim to scams and ensure a safer trading experience on forkast