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:

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