Searching for these files is a common tactic for "credential stuffing" and "wallet hunting" bots. If your wallet data is exposed in a "top" directory listing, the following risks apply: 1. Brute Force Attacks
: Keep sensitive wallet files on physical, offline media like a USB drive stored in a secure location. your existing Bitcoin Core wallet? Data Directory Structure - Bitcoin Core - Mintlify indexofbitcoinwalletdat top