The Rising Problem of Crypto Theft, and How to Protect Yourself

http://www.visualcapitalist.com/problem-crypto-theft/

Part of the appeal of cryptocurrency is that it exists “outside” of the system.
Using complex cryptography and decentralized ledgers, a blockchain can operate independently from the world’s most powerful countries, corporations, and banking institutions.
While this detachment from authority is extremely powerful, existing almost exclusively in the digital realm does have its drawbacks.