Bitcoin Security Warnings: Address "Poisoning" Schemes, Hacks, Threats and How to Protect Your Money

In this Coin Stories episode, Natalie Brunell interviews Jameson Lopp, Chief Security Officer at CASA, about Bitcoin security, privacy, and self-custody in light of increasing security threats. They discuss address poisoning, social engineering scams, and vulnerabilities in centralized exchanges, including the Bybit hack. Lopp emphasizes the importance of verifying Bitcoin addresses, not reusing them, and the risks associated with third-party custody versus self-custody. He also touches on quantum computing threats and password security, advising listeners to use password managers and unique, strong passwords. The conversation aims to inform listeners on how to protect their Bitcoin and online privacy, highlighting the trade-offs between security, convenience, and control.