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In Bitcoin Core, go to Settings > Encrypt Wallet. Use a strong passphrase (20+ characters, random). Even if wallet.dat is stolen, the attacker cannot spend funds without brute-forcing the passphrase. Index-of-wallet-dat

WARNING: Do not download random wallet.dat files from the internet. They may contain malware, ransomware, or be honeypots set up by law enforcement. Tools like: Search for:

Many of these files are "honeypots."

If you must keep wallet files in a web directory, password-protect the folder. But this is still risky—better to move the file entirely. In Bitcoin Core, go to Settings > Encrypt Wallet

Use index.html or index.php in every directory.

Implement access controls (e.g., .htaccess password protection for sensitive paths).

Regularly scan for exposed sensitive files using security tools or crawlers.

Educate users about secure backup practices – no FTP/HTTP uploads of wallet files.