"Hacking and scams remain the top risk for Bitcoin holders. Exchanges that shut down or passwords stolen from devices can easily wipe out a persons bitcoins. Moreover, governments and central banks from various countries are starting to impose limitations on the use of cryptocurrencies.
Digital coins clearly threaten the political and economic establishment, and the regulatory environment can quickly change with the stroke of a legislative pen. Banks and governments typically use familiar language in the media, such as the need to protect consumers from new risks.
We are hearing familiar talking points from politicians who are getting pressured from the banking lobby. It seems that the root cause of the status quos actions in 2017 is to protect fiat currencies and traditional financial interests. Competing digital coins represent a potential end to the governments monopoly of the monetary system." - Bitcoin.com
What are the top risks for Bitcoin holders?
Yes, I agree. In other words, Bitcoin Storage Security is not yet maximal.
Bitcoin is stored in a virtual wallet that can be fitted with a private key before use. But because such data is stored in the Internet network, security is of course very vulnerable hacked by cyber criminals.
Some cases of lost Bitcoin have occurred and disadvantageous userss millions of dollars. Unmitigated, hackers no longer target the wallet individually, but targeting the providers wallet and Bitcoin stock sites that oversee many customers. Inputs.io and Mt. Gox is an example of the victims of Bitcoin hackers who feel the big losses.
Other Bitcoin wallet storage alternatives are not spared the risk. For the sake of avoiding risk through the Internet network, Bitcoin users usually use applications that are installed on the PC or commonly referred to as an offline wallet. However, if the owner has neglected to take care of and maintain the ownership of his hard drive, then Bitcoin that can be lost.