随着加密货币犯罪的增加，BSI 为硬件钱包提供建议

德国联邦信息安全办公室（BSI）敦促加密货币用户将资金存储在硬件钱包中。

Germany’s Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) has advised crypto users to store their funds in hardware wallets. The BSI stated that hardware wallets are optimal for storing digital assets because they store private cryptographic keys in a device that is not connected to the internet. The BSI made this recommendation following a sharp increase in crypto crimes and cyber threats in 2024.

德国联邦信息安全办公室（BSI）建议加密货币用户将资金存储在硬件钱包中。 BSI 表示，硬件钱包是存储数字资产的最佳选择，因为它们将私钥存储在未连接到互联网的设备中。 BSI 在 2024 年加密货币犯罪和网络威胁急剧增加后提出了这一建议。

The BSI highlighted the importance of using hardware wallets to safeguard digital assets. This approach differs from storing keys on exchanges or personal digital devices, as it involves ‘cold storage’ that is not connected to the internet until a transaction is made. This method minimizes the potential for cyber threats and unauthorized access to the system.

BSI 强调了使用硬件钱包保护数字资产的重要性。这种方法不同于在交易所或个人数字设备上存储密钥，因为它涉及“冷存储”，在进行交易之前不会连接到互联网。这种方法可以最大程度地减少网络威胁和未经授权访问系统的可能性。

The office noted that keeping crypto assets on an exchange or any third-party service exposes them to risks such as hacking. While exchange-based custody offers convenience, it presents the assets with multiple risks, including hacking and internal fraud. In contrast, hardware wallets provide enhanced security, ensuring that even if the device is lost or stolen, the keys will not be compromised.

该办公室指出，将加密资产保留在交易所或任何第三方服务上会使它们面临黑客攻击等风险。虽然基于交易所的托管提供了便利，但它也给资产带来了多种风险，包括黑客攻击和内部欺诈。相比之下，硬件钱包提供了增强的安全性，确保即使设备丢失或被盗，密钥也不会受到损害。

In addition to exchange risk, the BSI also discussed the dangers posed by self-custody wallets on personal digital devices. Storing the keys on phones or computers may seem safe, but they can be vulnerable to malware and other security threats. These devices can be hacked by phishing for passwords through malware or other software vulnerabilities or by physically accessing the device.

除了兑换风险外，BSI 还讨论了个人数字设备上的自我托管钱包带来的危险。将密钥存储在手机或计算机上似乎很安全，但它们可能容易受到恶意软件和其他安全威胁的影响。这些设备可能会因恶意软件或其他软件漏洞的网络钓鱼密码或通过物理访问设备而遭到黑客攻击。

The BSI stated that self-custody provides the benefit of giving users complete control over their assets, but it also comes with risks. Hardware wallets that are protected by a PIN or offer opportunities for safe storage of backup are safer. They reduce the likelihood of losing access to digital assets due to device failure or attack by hackers.

BSI 表示，自我托管的好处是让用户可以完全控制自己的资产，但它也伴随着风险。受 PIN 保护或提供安全存储备份机会的硬件钱包更加安全。它们降低了由于设备故障或黑客攻击而失去数字资产访问权限的可能性。

The BSI’s advisory comes in response to a rising number of thefts and cybercrimes involving cryptocurrencies. According to Chainalysis’s data, the crypto market lost approximately $1.6 billion to hacking and exploitations in the opening half of 2024. The average value per incident was also on the rise, which can be attributed to the increasing value of virtual goods and services.

BSI 的建议是为了应对涉及加密货币的盗窃和网络犯罪数量不断增加。根据 Chainaanalysis 的数据，2024 年上半年，加密市场因黑客和利用而损失了约 16 亿美元。每次事件的平均价值也在上升，这可归因于虚拟商品和服务的价值不断增加。

Scam Sniffer detected a rise in crypto-related phishing attacks, which caused losses of $341 million in the first half of the year. Of the attacks, the top 20 victims alone received $58 million, highlighting the extent of the damages caused. To mitigate these risks and avoid losing large sums of money, the BSI advises people to use hardware wallets.

Scam Sniffer 发现与加密货币相关的网络钓鱼攻击有所增加，今年上半年造成了 3.41 亿美元的损失。在这些攻击中，仅前 20 位受害者就获得了 5800 万美元的赔偿，凸显了造成的损失的严重程度。为了减轻这些风险并避免损失大笔资金，BSI 建议人们使用硬件钱包。