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Stolen iPhone Leads to $14,000 Loss for Crypto Veteran
A former cryptocurrency executive, Magnus Ahmad, suffered approximately $14,000 in losses after his unlocked iPhone was stolen outside a bar in London's Hackney neighborhood. The thieves accessed his cryptocurrency wallets, payment cards, and trading account, highlighting the vulnerability of everyday devices in financial transactions. Ahmad believes the attackers used his phone to enter his passcode multiple times and then used his unlocked device to carry out unauthorized financial transactions, including purchases at convenience stores and unauthorized card transactions.