What Are the Risks of an 'Update Patch' Sent by Email?
Overview: What should you know about the scenario: What Are the Risks of an 'Update Patch' Sent by Email?
Key takeaway: Your recovery phrase and PIN must never leak. Do every operation on the official device and app, and if something is wrong, stop using the device at once and migrate the assets.
Action steps:
- Never open executable attachments from email.
- Download updates manually from the official site, not from email links.
- Check the sender's domain and the SPF/DKIM status.
- Delete suspicious emails and empty the trash.
- Change account passwords and scan for malware if needed.
Safety reminder: Anyone asking for your recovery phrase or PIN is a scammer. Never enter the recovery phrase into software or webpages, use only official channels for updates and downloads, and migrate assets and report the incident immediately if anything looks off.
