2025-12-28 10:23:47

According to statistics, over 90% of private key theft cases are actually caused by simple reasons—phishing attacks targeting individuals.

The issue is clear: as long as a private key has been exported or imported, the risk of exposure always exists. In plain terms, the moment you handle it, you have already planted a hidden danger.

So what should you do? The most straightforward defense is actually to stop messing around—neither export nor import the private key. This is the most effective way to eliminate the root cause.

However, there is a misconception that needs to be clarified: whether you choose a custodial or non-custodial wallet ultimately does not change the fundamental issue of personal security. No matter how good the wallet or how advanced the technology stack, it cannot outweigh poor security habits. Ultimately, self-protection is the last line of defense.

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AirdropHunterXM

· 21h ago

Well said, buddy. Just don't be reckless, right? That fishing tactic really works every time.

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DeFiDoctor

· 21h ago

Looking at the consultation records, nine out of ten private key thefts are due to phishing tricks. What does this indicate? It shows that the most vulnerable link is human behavior. The key symptom is that trouble occurs as soon as the private key is touched—during export or import, hidden dangers are buried. This is not a technical issue; it's a behavioral problem. The best treatment plan is actually the simplest: do nothing. Do not export or import; cut off this route at the source. However, a correction is needed—no matter how advanced the wallet technology is, it’s useless if users don’t develop good habits. No wallet can save that. The technical stack can only pave the way; the last line of defense still depends on oneself.

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GasOptimizer

· 21h ago

The fundamental reason for 90% of phishing success is one thing—human nature. Once a private key is compromised, it's a permanent debt; in the end, this loss is actually quite significant.

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AllInAlice

· 21h ago

Honestly, 90% of phishing incidents is not surprising at all, it's just greed causing trouble. Don't mess around with private keys; that's the best way to stay safe.

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GasWaster69

· 21h ago

Phishing is really tricky; one slip and it's gone.

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