The Golden Hour: 5 Things to Do the Moment Your Wallet is Compromised

The Golden Hour: 5 Things to Do the Moment Your Wallet is Compromised

The discovery of an unauthorized transaction is a heart-stopping moment. In the world of digital assets, the first 60 minutes—the Golden Hour—determine whether your remaining assets survive and whether the stolen ones can ever be traced.

1. Isolate the Infection: If you use a software wallet (MetaMask, Phantom, etc.), assume your device is compromised. Disconnect your internet immediately to kill any active remote-access trojans.

2. Revoke Permissions: Use a tool like Revoke.cash or Cointool on a clean device to cancel any "Unlimited Spend" permissions you may have accidentally granted to malicious smart contracts.

3. Move Remaining Assets: If you have multiple accounts under one seed phrase, they are all at risk. Move un-stolen funds to a fresh "Cold Storage" hardware wallet immediately.

4. Secure the Evidence: Do not clear your browser cache. Copy the Transaction Hash (TXID) and the destination wallet address. This is the "DNA" we need for recovery.

5. File a Professional Report: Contact GTA Asset Recovery before the thief has time to "hop" the assets through multiple mixers.