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Topic: [2017-06-29] Revealing Your Digital Currency Holdings Online Is a Horrible Idea (Read 3664 times)

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This week a cryptocurrency trader who traded altcoins and bitcoin on the digital currency exchange Bittrex lost over 7 BTC ($18,000 USD) while recording the entire theft. The trader from New Zealand revealed his testimony and believes he was hacked by malicious bots created to steal digital assets.

A Trader’s Worst Nightmare

 trader named Shayne who calls himself “Crypto is Key” detailed an unusual experience watching his Bittrex account that held eleven BTC drain down to four BTC. The victim explains the Bittrex account was shared with a buddy of his who helped him make decisions and trades. Additionally, he says the account was protected with two-factor authentication and a very long password. However, when he woke up and logged into Bittrex, he noticed his holding were being sold, and his account was missing 7 BTC which was withdrawn to an unknown address.

“Everyone’s worst nightmare concerning trading is losing their wealth to thieves,” explains the Bittrex trader.

   
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     Last night I was in the nightmare, and what’s worse is I had to fight while they tried to take my last four Bitcoin.

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