🔥Hot off the press! 📰Cybersecurity firm SlowMist's investigative branch, MisTrack, has identified private key leaks as the top cause of crypto thefts in Q2 2024. 🕵️‍♂️

Users have been found storing their private keys or mnemonic phrases in cloud storage services like Google Docs, Tencent Docs, Baidu Cloud, and Shimo Docs. 🗂️ Some even shared these sensitive details with friends via WeChat or stored them on local hard drives. 🤦‍♂️

While these actions may seem like a good idea for information security, they actually increase the risk of information theft. 😱 SlowMist found that cyber criminals often use "credential stuffing" techniques, accessing accounts with leaked login info from online sources. Once in, they can easily locate and extract crypto-related data. 💻

Fake wallets were another major cause of private key leaks. 🕳️ Phishing schemes were the second-highest cause of theft. Victims were tricked by fraudsters pretending to be customer support reps or fell for deceptive phishing links on platforms like Discord. 🎣

SlowMist also noted a rise in theft incidents from users clicking on malicious link comments under tweets from popular projects. 🐦

Q2 also saw a surge in honeypot schemes, particularly on the Binance Smart Chain (BSC). These are digital currencies that seem promising but are designed to be unsellable after purchase. 🍯

Stay safe out there, BTC enthusiasts! Remember, your private key is like your toothbrush - don't share it and change it often! 😎🔑