Episode 179 - Defeating a Scammer

While we wait for Bitcoin to do Bitcoin things, it might be time to evaluate your setup(s). Does your security match your value? This week's main topic is a discussion of McIntosh's encounter with a scammer. How can you catch a scammer before they get your precious sats? Let's discuss!! Bitcoin  Weekly CloseAugust 18th, 2024: $58,454Block Height at Time of Recording857,412News and NotesEvery Social Security Number in the United States Stolenhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/up-to-2-9-billion-records-stolen-in-a-hack-of-a-us-background-check-company/Nigerian Politician Sues Government over Right to Own Bitcoinhttps://www.nobsbitcoin.com/nigerian-bitcoiner-sues-government-for-the-right-to-own-acquire-and-trade-bitcoin/Software ReleasesTails 6.6 is outSimple X Release Version 6 and Raises 1.3 MillionValidating Lightning Signer v0.12 ReleasedPhoenix Wallet iOS v2.3.2 release brings BIP-353 LN addresses and contacts to Apple users.Music CreditsProtofunk by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4247-protofunkLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseEthernight Club by Kevin MacLeodLink: https://filmmusic.io/song/7612-ethernight-clubLicense: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license