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How safe is the cash in your wallet? Just as with hard currencies such as dollars and
pounds, the safety of your bitcoins depends on your own vigilance. If you are thinking about using Bitcoin, or already are, this infographic outlines the security concerns and how to go about alleviating them.
The above introductory comments are edited excerpts from an infographic by whoishostingthis.com entitled How Secure Are Bitcoins?
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