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Title: I could randomly access a mew wallet Post by: Bonanzacoin on October 04, 2017, 07:56:26 PM After the windows update it seemed some of my files were gone (they werent). Thought i had it backed up. Seemed i didnt on a usb yet. I did backed up the keyfile though. Then i typed my pk from paper. But apparently it wasnt correct. However i did unlock a wallet which wasnt mine and empty....
??? ??? ??? Is it possible to randomly guess private keys????? Title: Re: I could randomly access a mew wallet Post by: jhenfelipe on October 04, 2017, 08:59:59 PM As far as I remember it has been discussed here before, I just can't find the link. You could guess and open a wallet BUT without a balance. If you're thinking about, someone might guess your key or you could open a wallet with a balance, just don't bother as it is unlikely to happen (it won't be easy). For more accurate and detailed information, visit this blog of MEW here : Couldn't everybody put in random private keys, look for a balance, and send to their own address? (https://myetherwallet.groovehq.com/knowledge_base/topics/couldnt-everybody-put-in-random-private-keys-look-for-a-balance-and-send-to-their-own-address)
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