Security News > 2020 > September > Russians charged for $16.8m crypto-coin heist, but traders warned their cash is only as safe as their security is tight

"My warning to the public is that digital currency exchanges are not like banks. The security of digital currency exchanges is only as good as your own vigilance. While law enforcement will do everything within our power to protect you, you must also protect yourself."

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