Security alert for cryptocurrency traders: Bitcoin robbers knew about trader’s trading history on internet

Bitcoin robbers knew about trader’s trading history. Recently, armed robbers raided a home and held Mr. Aston at gunpoint while they threatened him to make Bitcoin transfers. The robbers already knew about the Fortune which the trader had accumulated due to his widespread success which was posted on the Internet. This is a 1st of its kind Bitcoin robbery which has taken place.

 

  • Armed robbers raided the £800,000 rural home of City trader Danny Aston, 30
  • They held Mr Aston, 30, at gunpoint as they tied up his girlfriend Amy Jay, 31
  • Mr Aston was then made to transfer his holding of the cyber currency Bitcoin
  • Detectives believe robbers knew about his fortune because of his prolific trading

According to the detectives, the robbers were well aware of the amount which was held by the trader. Mr. Aston has initiated over 100000 trades in the last 3 years when it comes to Bitcoin trading. That is why he’s well known in the Bitcoin circles.

 

The problem is that the robbers asked him to transfer Bitcoin in the digital space. Once Bitcoins are transferred, it is very difficult to check the details of the recipient. Moreover, the wallet ID cannot be detected easily as well. This is one of the main reasons why Bitcoin is actually preferred by various criminals as well in order to gather their loot. This is one of the main reasons why the detectives are finding it very difficult to actually track the robbers as well.

The robbers actually held the trader at gunpoint and asked him to transfer the money to their wallet ID. According to him, they jumped over the fence into his home in order to hold them at gunpoint. The detectives believe that the recent rise in the popularity of Bitcoins actually prompted this crime. It is necessary for the highly profitable traders as well as Bitcoin investors to stay away from the limelight even on the Internet. These days, the lines between the off-line world and the online world are blurring. Owing to this very reason, anyone who is disclosing their fortunes in the online world is bound to get some negative attention in the off-line world as well. / source: Dailymail

It is high time that most of the Bitcoin investors, as well as traders, understand that it is necessary to hide their Bitcoin Holdings and to maintain their privacy. With the pseudonymous nature of Bitcoin, this is actually very easy to do. The problem is that most of the people are not taking active steps in order to protect their identity when it comes to Bitcoins as well as other cryptocurrencies Holdings. Most of the cryptocurrency traders should not just fear from hackers but also they should look into their privacy in real lives as well. Only when they are able to guard themselves against such attempts, they would be able to protect themselves as well as their financial assets.

 

Adam Webb is editor in Smartereum, blockchain and currency news, where he produces updates on Blockchain, Ethereum and other alternative cryptocurrencies.

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