At Caleb & Brown, we are continuously adapting to ensure the utmost security and safety for our clients.
We're aware of the heightened number of cyber threats, phishing attempts, and online scams targeting the Cryptocurrency sector and wanted to equip you with the knowledge to stay protected.
Over the last few months, there has been a record high surge in deceptive online tactics which criminals use to attempt to steal your money:
• Phishing Attempts: Unsolicited communications, disguising as trustworthy which aim to get sensitive data. This can often include malicious links, which can result in your computer being compromised.
• Investment Schemes: False promises of high returns, attempting to lure individuals into dubious investments. These can sometimes pay initial returns to seem real, but then collapse and take all funds invested.
• Spoofed Websites: Fake websites designed to look like genuine ones to trick users into entering personal information such as email passwords and login information.
Precautionary Advice to protect yourself:
• Email Vigilance: Always check the sender's email address. Beware of unexpected requests or links. We recommend regular updates to your email passwords and enabling two-factor authentication. Assuming all unsolicited emails are a scam is a strong approach to take. It is better to be overly cautious.
• Company Interactions: Caleb & Brown will never solicit sensitive information unexpectedly. Always verify the authenticity of any communication. Remember, we will never request access to your coins, funds, or wallets. Nor should any other Cryptocurrency business.
• Stay Informed: Regularly update yourself on common online threats. Recognising potential threats can be the best defence.
Caleb & Brown’s Proactive Stance:
We will always do our best to stay up-to-date with the ongoing threats within the Cryptocurrency ecosystem. Our team is investing in several areas which ensure we can continue to safely support our clients:
1. Enhanced Security Protocols: While we constantly update our measures, the current climate has driven us to further reinforce our systems, ensuring you have the safest experience possible.
2. Education Initiatives: We're ramping up efforts to keep our community informed about prevalent cyber threats. We will continue to run internal training to ensure this, while detailing current updates and risks in the industry to our clients.
3. Open Channels: Our team is always available for any concerns or clarifications. Contact your broker anytime to discuss any uncertainties or for advice on security best practices. We are happy to have our team review your personal security so that we can work together to optimise it.
We believe in a collaborative approach to security, and with awareness as our ally, we can counter these challenges more effectively.
For further insights or queries, do not hesitate to reach out to your personal broker.
Disclaimer: This assessment does not consider your personal circumstances, and should not be construed as financial, legal or investment advice. These thoughts are ours only and should only be taken as educational by the reader. Under no circumstances do we make recommendation or assurance towards the views expressed in the blog-post. The Company disclaims all duties and liabilities, including liability for negligence, for any loss or damage which is suffered or incurred by any person acting on any information provided.
