Kraken Chief Security Officer Nick Percoco has issued warnings about lax security practices at cryptocurrency events, highlighting risks such as unlocked phones, shady QR codes, risky public Wi-Fi, and potential USB charging attacks. He advises attendees to use burner wallets and exercise caution to protect personal information. This alert comes amid a wave of kidnappings targeting crypto executives, prompting the Dutch Bitcoin Family, led by Didi Taihuttu, to significantly enhance their security measures. The family has ceased real-time social media postings and dispersed their seed phrase across four continents to mitigate risks. These developments underscore growing concerns over personal safety in the crypto community.
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Self-custody ≠ Self-defense. The recent wave of crypto-related kidnappings shows just how urgent this information is. Our own Alex (@mis4nthr0pic) shared key tips to stay safe. Here's a quick rundown 👇 https://t.co/j56Uj96VR1