The Importance of Interface Verification
When managing your portfolio through a desktop application, it is vital to ensure you are interacting with legitimate software. Hackers often use phishing attempts to trick users into entering their recovery phrases. Never enter your seed phrase on any digital device or computer screen.
Legitimate management software serves as a bridge between your hardware and the blockchain. It allows you to visualize your balance and prepare transactions, but the actual "signing" happens within the secure element of your hardware device, keeping your secrets safe.
Optimizing Your Security Workflow
- Always verify addresses on the physical screen of your device.
- Keep your desktop software updated to the latest version to patch vulnerabilities.
- Use strong, unique passwords for your local application access.