The Shape of Crypto Scams in 2026
The technology got better. The fraud got more patient and more social, and it is harder to spot than it used to be.
Tag: security
18 posts
Why Cheating in Online Games Is So Hard to Stop
The defender is at a structural disadvantage, and the reasons are worth understanding.
Passwords Are Finally Going Away, Slowly
Passkeys work, are supported nearly everywhere, and are still not what most people use. The obstacle is not technical.
The Software Everything Runs On Is Maintained by Volunteers
Critical infrastructure depends on projects maintained by one or two unpaid people. That arrangement keeps producing incidents.
The Encryption Migration Nobody Is Talking About Has Deadlines
Standards for post-quantum cryptography are finalised and deadlines are set. Most systems have not moved.
Not Your Keys: What Self-Custody Actually Costs You
The advice is repeated as a slogan. The practice is harder and riskier than the slogan admits.
The Phone Security Settings That Actually Matter
A handful of settings prevent most realistic problems. Most people have none of them configured.
How to Evaluate a Crypto Exchange
Several have collapsed with customer funds. The warning signs were visible in most cases.
The Crypto Scams to Recognise Before They Reach You
A small number of patterns account for most losses. Recognising the shape is the entire defence.
Crypto Wallets: The Types and Which You Need
A wallet does not hold coins. Understanding what it actually holds explains the security choices.