Live mishap: crypto YouTuber accidentally displays private keys, loses $60k
A distressing incident occurred during a live webcast by Fraternidade Crypto, a YouTuber from Sao Paulo, Brazil, on Aug. 30. ️ O Youtuber Ivan PERDEU TODO O DINHEIRO ao vivo por abrir sem querer um bloco de notas com a sua Chave Privada. Autocustódia é algo que demanda extremo cuidado. Jamais guarde suas seeds e senhas no computador ou em local de fácil acesso. Perder todas as criptos é bem mais… pic.twitter.com/AxPsgQ7LWu — Guilherme Rennó (@RennoGuil) August 30, 2023 The content creator accidentally disclosed his coins’ private keys. Recognizing the error, he promptly ended the stream and rushed to check his wallets. However, by then, the damage had been done. According to PolygonScan data, an unknown individual had illegally withdrawn 86,399 MATIC (worth roughly $60,000). Shortly after, and visibly shaken, the streamer reappeared on a different livestream, appealing to his audience for assistance in reclaiming funds. He also quickly involved law enforcement and ...