In a tragic incident that shook the cryptocurrency community
Around the world, a famous American YouTuber has
shot in the head after being hacked
security led to the theft of his digital wallet which was
contains about 5621 units of currency
Bitcoin, which is estimated to have a market value of over
350 million dollars at the time of writing this article.
The YouTuber, known for his educational content on investment
In cryptocurrencies, he shared his journey and experiences
with his followers who number more than half a million subscribers
And according to preliminary reports, the breach occurred due to
Simple human error: downloading a suspicious file from a source
Unreliable, led to the leak of his private keys.
Warning and alert to every trader:
This incident highlights the risks of security negligence
In the world of digital currencies, especially since these assets
is not subject to any central authority, meaning that any transaction
The theft is often final and irreversible.
Tips to protect your digital wallet:
Do not share your private keys or phrases
the recovery (Seed Phrase) with anyone,
and do not store it on a device connected to the internet.
Use cold wallets (Cold Wallets)
such as Ledger or Trezor to store
Large amounts of currencies.
Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for all your accounts
related to trading or wallets.
Avoid clicking on links or downloading files
from unreliable sources.
Make encrypted backups stored in
Safe places.