UK ****** security reality check: what actually reduces losses?

[everyhost]

I run infrastructure/security work (hosting, incident clean-ups, access control) and I keep seeing the same thing with ******: most losses aren’t “someone hacked the blockchain”, they’re phishing, SIM swaps, fake support, compromised email, or a rushed mistake.

If you’re UK-based and holding anything meaningful, a few practical controls make a huge difference:

• Email security: unique password + MFA, and treat email as the master key
• Number security: lock down your mobile account, consider a separate number for finance
• Device hygiene: updates, no sketchy browser extensions, separate “finance” browser profile
• Second-channel verification: if “support” contacts you, assume it’s a scam until proved otherwise
• Backups: secure, tested, and not all in one place
• Household plan: if you’re ill or die, does anyone know what exists (without giving them access)?

Curious what others here do in practice (and what you’ve seen go wrong). Any good UK-specific resources you recommend?

 

[DontAsk]

Trust no one.

Trust nothing (USB sticks, QR codes, etc, ...).