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November 24, 2017

Man Loses $100,000 in Bitcoin on Public Wifi Network

By Daily Hodl Staff

A 36-year-old man lost more than $100,000 in Bitcoin after joining a public wifi network at a restaurant in Austria.

According to the Associated Press, police say the money was transferred to an unidentified and untraceable account.

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Right now, it’s not clear whether the man was logged into an exchange or a cryptocurrency wallet when it happened.

It’s another reminder to stay vigilant with your crypto. Keep your keys safe and watch out for malware.

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