# Security & Safety **URL:** https://community.deriv.com/c/account/security-safety/27.md [Latest](https://community.deriv.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://community.deriv.com/categories.md) · [Tags](https://community.deriv.com/tags.md) --- ## [Tips to detect and avoid phishing attempts](https://community.deriv.com/t/tips-to-detect-and-avoid-phishing-attempts/64195)
**Author:** [@Sakina\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Sakina_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 5, 2023, 8:35am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/tips-to-detect-and-avoid-phishing-attempts/64195 "2023-10-05T08:35:32Z")
Hello Deriv Community, Your online safety is important to us. With the rise in digital scams, we’d like to help you stop, spot, and report phishing attempts. Phishing is a cyberattack technique where scammers try to tri… --- ## [The importance of Two-factor Authentication (2FA)](https://community.deriv.com/t/the-importance-of-two-factor-authentication-2fa/50055)
**Author:** [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [March 17, 2023, 9:41am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/the-importance-of-two-factor-authentication-2fa/50055 "2023-03-17T09:41:10Z")
Hello Deriv Community :star\_struck: Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an additional layer of security that helps protect your online accounts from unauthorized access by requiring a second factor beyond your password t… --- ## [Avoid Revenge Trading](https://community.deriv.com/t/avoid-revenge-trading/39372)
**Author:** [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [November 14, 2022, 9:16am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/avoid-revenge-trading/39372 "2022-11-14T09:16:11Z")
Hi Deriv Community, It’s crucial to keep your emotions under control as market conditions constantly change. What is revenge trading? Revenge trading refers to a trader’s emotional response to a significant loss. It’s… --- ## [Do not upload unmasked card](https://community.deriv.com/t/do-not-upload-unmasked-card/38442)
**Author:** [@Deriv\_adminN5](https://community.deriv.com/u/Deriv_adminN5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [October 26, 2022, 2:22am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/do-not-upload-unmasked-card/38442 "2022-10-26T02:22:27Z")
Hi Deriv Community Members Part of certain verification processes will require us to verify your credit or debit card information. However, to adhere to the Data Protection policy, kindly refrain from uploading unmasked… --- ## [Spot the scammer, avoid a scam!](https://community.deriv.com/t/spot-the-scammer-avoid-a-scam/35004)
**Author:** [@Deriv\_adminN5](https://community.deriv.com/u/Deriv_adminN5)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 17, 2022, 6:08am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/spot-the-scammer-avoid-a-scam/35004 "2022-08-17T06:08:00Z")
Dear Members, We want to ensure you are able to identify a scammer when you are contacted or faced with one. Scammers are getting very skillful and each of us needs to be vigilant. Here are some ways to spot a scammer: … --- ## [Trading limits and Self-exclusion](https://community.deriv.com/t/trading-limits-and-self-exclusion/33110)
**Author:** [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2022, 10:07am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/trading-limits-and-self-exclusion/33110 "2022-07-07T10:07:52Z")
Dear members, Online trading is exciting, but it can be addictive. Deriv provides you with the opportunity to either self-exclude or set limits on your trading activities on this website. YOU CAN: Limit the amount of… --- ## [Protect Your Own Device](https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584)
**Author:** [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [May 12, 2022, 4:21am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/protect-your-own-device/30584 "2022-05-12T04:21:07Z")
To protect your account data, it is solely your responsibility to take the following precautions and educate yourself on other security measures you can take: 2.1.7.1. Do not send or receive private information unless y… --- ## [To remove the Two-Factor Authentication - (2FA)](https://community.deriv.com/t/to-remove-the-two-factor-authentication-2fa/28731)
**Author:** [@Farahin\_derivadmin](https://community.deriv.com/u/Farahin_derivadmin)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 8, 2022, 3:11am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/to-remove-the-two-factor-authentication-2fa/28731 "2022-04-08T03:11:56Z")
Dear Members of the Deriv Community, Two-factor authentication is an extra layer of security designed to ensure that you’re the only person who can access your account, even if someone knows your password. You will nee… --- ## [Payment agents' commission rates](https://community.deriv.com/t/payment-agents-commission-rates/46316)
**Author:** [@Deriv\_adminN1](https://community.deriv.com/u/Deriv_adminN1)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 9, 2023, 5:34am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/payment-agents-commission-rates/46316 "2023-02-09T05:34:35Z")
Hello Deriv Community, If you’re planning on using a payment agent to fund your account, you might have questions about the commission rates for deposits and withdrawals. Not to worry, we’re here to help you find the in… --- ## [Can Account Manager Change my password or withdraw my funds?](https://community.deriv.com/t/can-account-manager-change-my-password-or-withdraw-my-funds/29167)
**Author:** [@billies-addaxes-2](https://community.deriv.com/u/billies-addaxes-2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [April 21, 2022, 6:31am UTC](https://community.deriv.com/t/can-account-manager-change-my-password-or-withdraw-my-funds/29167 "2022-04-21T06:31:19Z")
Hello Fellow traders, I am a client on Deriv and linked to MT5 trading on synthetic indexes. Recently it became necessary for me to stop trading or submit my account for management as my new responsibility at work does …