Payments & Wallet Security
This section addresses the unique security challenges of AI agents that can initiate payments, manage cryptocurrency wallets, and participate in financial transactions, requiring specialized controls to prevent fraud and financial loss.
Key Practices
- Isolate cryptocurrency private keys in HSMs or MPC wallets
- Deploy on-chain circuit breakers for spending limits and asset restrictions
- Use virtual credit cards with just-in-time limits for traditional payments
- Implement multi-signature requirements for high-value transactions
- Monitor for social engineering attacks targeting agent wallets
Implementation Guide
This section will cover:
- Hardware security module integration for crypto wallets
- Multi-party computation wallet setup and management
- Payment gateway security for traditional financial rails
- On-chain monitoring and circuit breaker implementation
- Fraud detection and prevention strategies
Risk Mitigation
Addresses threats including wallet draining attacks, social engineering fraud, payment fraud, regulatory compliance violations, and the unique attack vectors that emerge when AI agents control financial resources.