Here are some clear steps and tips to take extra security measures to secure your Mercury Iconex cryptocurrency account:

1. Use a Strong and Unique Password

- Choose a Strong Password: Use a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and special characters. Avoid obvious words and personal information.
- Unique for Each Account: Use a different password for each online application, to prevent all your accounts from being compromised if one account is hacked.

2. Enable Two-factor Authentication (2FA)

- Install and enable Google Authenticator: Follow the steps described in our Knowledge Base "Setting up 2FA for extra security" to set up Google 2FA on your account.
- Use Authenticator Apps: Preferably use apps like Google Authenticator, instead of SMS verification, as SMS is more vulnerable to SIM swapping and unstable phone networks.

3. Keep Backup Codes Safe

- Write Down and Save: Write down the backup codes you receive when setting up 2FA and store them in a safe place, such as a physical safe or secure digital storage.

4. Monitor and Secure Your Email Account

- Secure Your Email Account: Also enable 2FA on your email account if necessary. This is essential because access to your email inbox is often needed to validate activity on your Mercury Iconex crypto account.
- Strong Password: Use a strong and unique password for your email account.

5. Regularly Monitor Your Account Activity

- Monitor Account Activity: Regularly monitor your account activity and notifications or alerts to detect suspicious activity early.
- Alert Notifications: Turn on alerts or notifications for all important activities such as logins, withdrawals, and password changes.

6. Use a Hardware Wallet for Large Amounts

- Store Very Large Amounts of Crypto Offline: For large amounts of cryptocurrency, it is safer to use a hardware wallet, such as a Ledger or Trezor, and store it offline.

7. Avoid Public Wi-Fi

- Secure Connection: Do not use public Wi-Fi networks to log into your crypto account. If possible, use a VPN for an encrypted and secure connection.

8. Phishing & Scamming Awareness

- Be Alert to Phishing or Scamming Emails: Never click on suspicious links or attachments in emails. Always check the sender address. - Verify URLs: Make sure you are using the correct URL or domain name of our websites ( https://www.mercuryiconex.com/) ( https://mercuryiconex.org/) and not a copy website. Preferably use bookmarks.

9. Use Antivirus Software and Update Regularly

- Antivirus Software: Install reliable antivirus software for PCs and keep it up to date.
- Regular Updates: Make sure your smartphone operating system and apps are always updated with the latest version and security patches.

10. Restrict Access to Your Account

- Non-Sharing of Login Credentials: Do not share your login credentials (email address and password) with anyone.
- Account Recovery Options: Add reliable recovery options, such as a secondary email address or phone number.

11. Complete "Know Your Customer" (KYC) Identity Check

- Entering Personal Data: Entering your personal data for KYC is an essential process for keeping financial systems and transactions secure.
- iDenfy x Mercury Iconex: Mercury Iconex KYC is performed in partnership with "iDenfy". Follow the steps carefully for a smooth process.

Additional Tips:

- Strong Encryption: Consider using encrypted storage methods for sensitive information.
- Education: Keep yourself informed about the latest security practices and threats in the cryptocurrency space.

By following these steps and implementing these additional security measures, you can significantly improve the security of your Mercury Iconex cryptocurrency account and protect yourself from potential threats.

Updated on: 14/12/2024