Crypto is soaring, but so are threats: Here’s how to keep your wallet safe

The article warns of a significant 2024 increase in cryptostealers and crypto-related fraud across Windows, Android and macOS, citing ESET and FBI data; it highlights rising password-stealing malware (AMOS/Atomic Stealer, Lumma, Vidar), novel threats like GoldPickaxe and Ebury botnet activity, distribution via malicious ads, fake wallet apps, Telegram and cracked games, and recommends mitigations such as hardware wallets, 2FA, VPNs, software hygiene and cautious downloading.