What Are the Risks of Using Ledger on a Public Computer?
Overview: What risks should you be aware of when using Ledger on a public computer?
Key takeaway: Ledger assets stay in user self-custody. Keep to official channels, keep the private key offline, protect the recovery phrase, and migrate at the first sign of trouble.
Points / steps:
- Avoid transfers or firmware updates on public computers.
- If you must connect, view balances only, and clear caches afterwards.
- Don't plug into unknown USB devices or charging ports in public environments.
- Disconnect immediately when done and check for anomalous prompts.
- Reconfirm account balances later on a trusted device.
Safety reminder: Never enter your recovery phrase or PIN into software or websites; trust only the domain ledger.com and official apps, and if anything looks suspicious, stop immediately, disconnect, and migrate assets with a new recovery phrase.
