15: Defending Your Bitcoin From Physical Attacks – Coinsure

If criminals threaten your life to steal your bitcoin, what's your plan to defend yourself? In this episode we speak with Coinsure, a Python programmer and former police officer, who at one time guarded the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Coinsure gives us a primer on physical security in bitcoin.

“I wish I wasn’t prepared” said no one ever

If criminals threaten your life to steal your bitcoin, what’s your plan to defend yourself? In this episode we speak with Coinsure, a Python programmer and former police officer, who at one time guarded the Prime Minister of New Zealand. Coinsure gives us a primer on physical security in bitcoin. Our first mission here at GnB is to help you protect your life and your bitcoin. That’s why we created the Scorpion Case. And why we’re bringing you this episode.

HIGHLIGHTS

Analysis of known physical Bitcoin attacks since 2014Examination of situational awareness as the best proactive measureWhy things are stolen explained by the acronym C.R.A.V.E.D.Practical advice for attack deterrence, with situational guidance for traveling, kidnapping, and tradingAdvice for general security and tools that apply to areas beyond Bitcoin

RESOURCES

Coinsure on Twitter and GitHubVideo of Coinsure’s presentation on this topic at the Transylvania Crypto Conference and his accompanying slidesJameson Lopp’s GitHub repo of Known Physical Bitcoin AttacksThe Coldcard Bitcoin Wallet has a “Brick me PIN” option What is a Bitcoin multisignature transaction and a Replace by Fee