At OKX, platform security is our priority, providing you with a safe and reliable crypto experience. From protecting data to ensuring system resilience, we take multiple steps to shield our platform from threats and protect your crypto assets. With the rise of AI and other forms of technology to strengthen security, we’re bringing you a new alternative to platform security.
TL;DR
OKX partners with security firms like CertiK to find vulnerabilities, making trading safer.
Advanced tech keeps the platform reliable and accessible, guarding against disruptions.
Machine learning flags suspicious activity, safeguarding your funds from scams in real-time.
AI tracks on-chain threats and known scam addresses, stopping bad actors before they reach you.
Your data is secured during transmission and storage, protecting your personal and financial information.
External audits for transparency and trust
We partner with independent, leading security firms (e.g. CertiK, SlowMist) to conduct regular external audits of our systems. These assessments help identify potential vulnerabilities, ensure our security runs smoothly, and protect your crypto assets.
Why it matters
Independent audits add a layer of trust, verifying that our trading platform meets industry standards and is consistently protected against threats.
DDoS Protection: guarding against service disruptions
Our platform has technology to detect and mitigate Distributed Denial-of-Service (DDoS) attacks designed to disrupt service availability. This protection ensures that OKX remains accessible, even in the face of malicious traffic spikes.
Why it matters
DDoS protection maintains platform availability so you can access your account and trade without interruptions.
TARDIS: advanced fraud detection
Bad news, Doctor Who fans, we don’t have the Doctor’s time machine. But TARDIS uses AI and machine learning to analyze user behavior and transaction patterns, improving fraud detection across our platform.This proactive technology helps flag suspicious activities and potential scams in real-time.
Why it matters
Early fraud detection helps prevent financial losses and creates a safer trading environment.
SkyNet: identifying scammers on the blockchain
Sorry Terminator fans, we aren’t talking about "SkyNet" from the Terminator films. Our SkyNet feature leverages AI to monitor blockchain activity, specifically scanning for known scammer and fraud addresses.By analyzing on-chain data, SkyNet can identify and flag malicious activities before they affect you and try to reach out to you.
Why it matters
SkyNet adds another layer of security by preventing interactions with bad actors and protecting your crypto assets from potential threats.
Data Encryption: securing information at every step
OKX has end-to-end encryption to protect data during transmission and storage. This encryption ensures that sensitive information, including user data, is inaccessible to bad actors.
Why it matters
Encryption safeguards your personal and financial information, maintaining confidentiality and preventing unauthorized access.
Automated backups for data resilience
We perform regular, automated backups to protect critical data and help recover in case of system failure. This backup process minimizes the risk of data loss and allows for further investigation if needed.
Why it matters
Automated backups provide peace of mind, knowing your data is protected and recoverable.
API Security: protecting integrations and data exchange
OKX implements strict security measures for all APIs, which enable third-party applications to interact with our platform. API security protocols help maintain the integrity and confidentiality of data exchanged through these connections.
Why it matters
Securing APIs protects your account and personal information from vulnerabilities associated with external integrations.
The final word
We use the latest AI technology and work with trusted auditing companies to make sure your crypto assets are safe and accessible. Whether it’s defending against DDoS attacks or using encryption to lock down sensitive information, our goal is to provide a worry-free trading environment.
OKX offers a new alternative to improving crypto security by combining technology with fraud detection and blockchain monitoring.With these efforts, you can focus on what matters most — your crypto assets — while we handle everything else. Stay safe, trade smart. Learn more about the different ways OKX Protects you.
FAQ
How does OKX ensure platform security?
At OKX, we combine advanced technologies like AI and machine learning with trusted partnerships, such as CertiK, to perform regular audits, detect vulnerabilities, and protect against threats like DDoS attacks and scams. Your data and crypto assets are our top priority.
What’s TARDIS, and how does it protect you?
TARDIS is our fraud detection system that uses AI and machine learning to flag suspicious activity in real-time. It analyzes user behavior and transactions to prevent scams and protect crypto assets.
How does SkyNet enhance blockchain security?
SkyNet monitors blockchain activity with AI to identify known scam addresses and malicious actors. Catching threats early stops bad actors from impacting your crypto assets.
What measures does OKX take to protect your data?
We use end-to-end encryption during transmission and storage to secure sensitive information. Automated backups and strict API security further ensure your data remains confidential and recoverable if needed.
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