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5 changes: 4 additions & 1 deletion docs/pages/wallet-security/cold-vs-hot-wallet.mdx
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import { TagList, AttributionList, ContributeFooter } from '../../../components'
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- **Online Vulnerabilities**: If the device they are on (computer or phone) is compromised, your assets can be stolen.
- **Supply Chain Attacks**: Be cautious of both software and hardware integrity. Always download wallet software from
official sources and purchase hardware wallets directly from the manufacturer to avoid receiving a tampered device.
- **Strong Password:** Follow [Strong Password](/opsec/passwords/overview#what-is-a-strong-password) rules.
- **Minimal Auto-Lock Time:** Set auto-lock to 5-15 minutes. Shorter time limit exposure if unattended and reduce how
long decrypted keys stay in memory.

## Further reading

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Using these tools can provide valuable data points to help you assess a wallet's security posture and make an informed
decision.

## Security Best Practices

- **Antivirus Software:** Install antivirus to protect your device from malware attacks.
- **Dedicated Browser Profile:** Use a separate browser profile for wallet and dApp use, isolated from the extensions
and sites you use for general browsing.
- **No Browser Sync:** Keep extensions out of browser sync. Sync can auto-install extensions across devices, so one
malicious extension can spread to every synced device.
- **Minimal Browser Extensions:** Keep extensions to a minimum. Each one is added attack surface, a compromised
extension can script wallet popups and alter or intercept transactions.

## Further reading

- [Wallet Security overview](/wallet-security/overview): how the pages of this framework fit together
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