[...]
Almost all 'hacks' are actually only reminders that you should keep PRIVATE information such as PRIVATE Keys to your self. They can replicate things, they can try things but the worst enemy of their Bitcoin is most of the time their actual owner. Because if they spent 5 more seconds reading the red, bold warning that they should never share the Seed with ANYONE, they would not fall victims to these Scams.
Youre absolutely right about this, and ultimately, as an end user, you only have yourself to blame if you carelessly enter your private key into software youve just downloaded. Almost all 'hacks' are actually only reminders that you should keep PRIVATE information such as PRIVATE Keys to your self. They can replicate things, they can try things but the worst enemy of their Bitcoin is most of the time their actual owner. Because if they spent 5 more seconds reading the red, bold warning that they should never share the Seed with ANYONE, they would not fall victims to these Scams.
But to be fair, it must also be said that the scam versions are very well made, and as a layperson, you cant tell the difference. These tools also play on customers fears (Enter your private key quickly, or youll lose access to your coins!), which naturally makes inexperienced users particularly vulnerable.
Unfortunately, Be your own bank doesnt come without its downsides, and you have to be aware of what happens when you hand over the vault key.


