Casa Launches Four Security Features to Combat Rising Social Engineering Attacks on Bitcoin Holders
Bitcoin security firm Casa launched four features combating social engineering attacks that caused $11 billion in crypto losses last year. Guardian Mode requires video verification and 48-hour delays for transactions. Whitelisting restricts withdrawals to pre-approved addresses with waiting periods. The firm also monitors suspicious login locations and detects phone calls during transactions. These protections address social engineering's rising threat to Bitcoin holders globally.
Key takeaways
- 1Casa launched four security features to combat social engineering attacks that caused $11 billion in crypto losses in 2025.
- 2Guardian Mode requires video verification and 48-hour transaction delays; Whitelisting restricts withdrawals to pre-approved addresses with waiting periods.
- 3Phone call detection prevents transactions during active calls; suspicious login location monitoring flags impossible-timing account access attempts.
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Why it matters
Social engineering now causes more crypto theft than all other attack vectors combined (2,000+ phishing attacks per physical attack), making these security layers critical for Indian retail Bitcoin holders protecting substantial holdings from sophisticated, AI-enhanced scams targeting life savings.
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