If you're in crypto you should already have a hardware wallet. If you don't, you've likely heard about them. I can't stress enough how important it is that if you don't have one, you need to get one. We're fortunate with Steem in that we have some built in protections for our funds in the fact that it takes time to power down and we have the ability to recover our accounts. If you're holding other coins though, there is *no* reason you should not have them stored on a hardware wallet. These latest vulnerabilities are massive and show once again that if you're in crypto, you need to understand the risks and responsibilities all lie with you. Be smart. If you don't understand something, ask questions and learn. Cryptos are going to change the world and unfortunately they're also going to be a target. Make sure you're taking the right steps to secure your investments. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UD75GtvDZSw [Originial Article from The Register](https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/01/04/intel_amd_arm_cpu_vulnerability/)
[Article about Hardware Wallets Not Being Vulnerable from Coin Telegraph](https://cointelegraph.com/news/hardware-bitcoin-wallets-not-vulnerable-to-spectre-attacks-funds-safe)
[How to Protect Yourself from Meltdown and Spectre Vulnerabilities](https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/4/16848976/how-to-protect-windows-pc-meltdown-security-flaw)
## Get a [Ledger](https://www.ledgerwallet.com/r/5a32) or [Trezor](https://trezor.io/) Hardware Wallet

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