Episode 003: Safety and Security

In this video I briefly cover some important basics you need to be aware of to safely and securely use cryptocurrency. 1. Updated, Always-Running Antivirus 1. Latest Operation System Security Updates 1. Don't Download Random Stuff 1. Use Verified Updates Only 1. Physical Access Security 1. At-Rest Disk Encryption 1. Encrypt and Backup Your Wallet 1. Backup Your Private Keys 1. Get a Password Manager 1. Double Check the URL 1. Encrypted Backups on Cloud Storage The first three videos of this series were recorded on the same day using a laptop in my closet. :) Future videos will have a clean backdrop with a high quality camera and lighting, so stay tuned! Thank you for supporting me so far. My next video will demonstrate how to get your crypto off of an exchange and transfer it to a Breadwallet mobile application. ---- To support my work via donations: SBD/STEEM: @lukestokes Bitcoin: https://onename.com/lukestokes BitShares: luke-stokes Ethereum: lukestokes.eth ----

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