Crypto users fail ‘basic situational awareness’ at events, says Kraken

Kraken’s security team says that at crypto conferences, it’s seen unlocked laptops, phones left unattended and public discussions about personal wealth.

Crypto conference attendees fail at “basic situational awareness” and security measures, opening themselves up to exploitation by bad actors hiding in the crowd at events, says crypto exchange Kraken.

Kraken’s security team noted a “troubling trend” of laptops and phones owned by popular crypto protocols left unlocked and unguarded on tables at events — as “wallet notifications ping in real time,” Kraken’s security chief Nick Percoco said in a June 5 blog post.

“If you’re in crypto, your digital device is not just a phone or a laptop. It’s a vault to you, your crypto assets and your broader employer’s operation,” he said. “Always keep your devices in close proximity and locked when you are not using them.”

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