AI agents are already making payments, and protected keys do not prevent unwanted approvals. Signals contributions examine spending limits, independent checks, human review and kill switches.
AI-generated faces and voices can induce transfers and wallet approvals. A Hong Kong fraud case and Signals scenarios show why protecting keys must be paired with independent verification.
Hijacked official accounts and legitimate domains can lead to phishing sites. Check the address, certificate, request and route before logging in or approving a wallet action.
Cold wallets reduce online key theft, but cannot prevent harmful approvals or device flaws. Read permissions before signing, verify requests independently, and review firmware and devices.
Instructions hidden in external content can become real actions. Three cases show why analysis, approval, publication, and signing need separate permissions and checks outside AI.