[statoshi]

You're free to believe that I (the author) made up this story. I'm not a fiction writer; the Bitcoin security space is exciting enough without needing to waste time making stories up.

I'll note that we have seen several folks report being victims of similar attacks since we published this article.

https://twitter.com/Disruptepreneur/status/14131498654759075...

https://twitter.com/jayzalowitz/status/1413165187205455882

https://twitter.com/e_acorral/status/1413168523250180097

[sombremesa]

FYI this comment actually had the effect of confirming that the story is all but made up - there is nothing remotely resembling evidence anywhere, including in this ostensibly defensive comment.

[statoshi]

Our client's privacy is more important than your curiosity; it's as simple as that.