You're free to believe that I (the author) made up this story. I'm not a fiction writer; the Bitcoin security space is exciting enough without needing to waste time making stories up.
I'll note that we have seen several folks report being victims of similar attacks since we published this article.
I'll note that we have seen several folks report being victims of similar attacks since we published this article.
https://twitter.com/Disruptepreneur/status/14131498654759075...
https://twitter.com/jayzalowitz/status/1413165187205455882
https://twitter.com/e_acorral/status/1413168523250180097