How to Confirm a Crypto Wallet or Exchange Compromise

    Trace exactly what was accessed before moving anything else.

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    By Jordan Dickson · Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

    Updated June 2026 · 1 min read

    Trace exactly what was accessed before moving anything else.

    What to do

      • Check the exchange / wallet activity log for unauthorised logins, withdrawals and API calls
      • Note every receiving address used in the unauthorised transactions
      • Look for changed withdrawal addresses, new whitelists, or new API keys
      • Check the linked email for any 2FA-disable or whitelist-change confirmations
      • Save txids and screenshots — you will need them for exchange tracing and law enforcement

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    Founder, CyberSecurityGuides

    Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.

    Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers

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