Introduction
The Threat Protection Pro™ crypto wallet address checker feature allows you to identify potentially dangerous crypto wallet addresses while browsing the web.
How does the crypto wallet address checker work?
- Page scanning – Threat Protection Pro™ will scan the text to identify cryptocurrency wallet addresses.
- Reputation check – the detected wallet address or addresses are checked to see whether they have been reported for fraudulent activity.
- Warning – if an address is detected as fraudulent, it gets marked on the screen.
Requirements
Ensure that you have the NordVPN Plus or Ultimate subscription active and that the NordVPN application is installed on your macOS or Windows device.
Here's what to do
- Open the NordVPN app.
- Navigate to the “Threat Protection Pro™” section.
- Click "Advanced browsing protection."
- Toggle the "Crypto wallet address checker" feature to the on position.
Additional tips
How to ensure a crypto wallet's safety
- Double-check wallet addresses before making any transactions.
- Avoid copying addresses from suspicious or unverified sources.
- Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts associated with crypto activity.
- Use trusted platforms and wallets.
- Keep your browser, extensions, and antivirus software up to date.
- Don't click on crypto links blindly.
