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Gate and BlockSec Launch Security Course on Phishing and Account Theft

Gate and blockchain security firm BlockSec launched the first installment of a joint security course on phishing, social engineering and identity impersonation. BlockSec said it protects over $50 billion in on-chain assets and runs a blacklist of more than 600 million illicit addresses; Gate cited a 24-48 hour cooling-off period on new withdrawal addresses and a $8.215 billion reserve at a 127% ratio, audited by HACKEN on Aug 19, 2026.

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The pairing of a large exchange with a dedicated security firm signals that user-facing education is being treated as part of the risk stack, not just a compliance afterthought. The mention of a cooling-off period and reserve attestation alongside the course suggests the pitch is as much about reassuring depositors as informing them. Whether such joint programs measurably reduce phishing losses, rather than simply adding another disclosure layer, is the open question.

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