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It's really simple. Use MyCrypto instead of Myetherwallet. It's made by the same team, It looks the same and it has more improvements so there is no reason why you wouldn't use it.

I haven't seen a single phishing attempt yet targeting Mycrypto, most likely because hackers are not really aware of it as of now as not many people use it. Either way, the domain name is shorter so It's unlikely that you'll fall it.

Now is the time that 100% can not be trusted to anyone. I don't know why you think that MyCrypto is harder to hack than MEW. If they want to hack - then they will hack you

You have secure and always keep your asset with many phising website of mew, you have bookmark and keep your asset safe by access to correct link, keep away from access some link is not good and from some thing do not know because it make you lost your asset.

Thank you for the info, friend, but I still use myetherwallet, and as long as it's safe, as long as our private key is not given to others

That's true and me too still using myetherwallet and never get into trouble as long as we store our privatekey safely. And most importantly bookmark the myetherwallet site.

I think MyCrypto might be a very good option to MyEtherwallet, for security reasons it's not always good to use one type wallet to store your tokens,with its incorporation with other security tools like metamask I think it's highly secured.

The main thing is not to show your private key when you shoot some kind of video for YouTube)

I use both MEW and Mycrypto. But MEW is more convenient for me

MEW is enough for me. It's safe and easy to use. If you can, show the improvements that MyCrypto has done to prove that MyCrypto is safer than MEW. I don't think MyCrypto has the same development team with MEW because there is no reason for them to develop a new project with same use case.

did not experience any problem with mew especially with phishing links because i always secure and do safety steps to avoid getting hack. there are tips and guides how not to get hack in this forum. better bookmark mew and use metamask.

just bookmark myetherwallet official website,, and do not click an suspicious link in the internet,, for example in your email, or other webiste
i think your mew address will be safe my friend
note : is still use myetherwallet and never use mycrypto until now

I haven't seen any proof about Myetherwallet created by scam team. Myetherwallet is being used by almost 9 out of 10 crypto relevant people. MEW are always warning people not to click on phishing links, checking green url, using metamask are more safe to use private key.

Maybe the reason is that the website version of Mycrypto doesn't allow users access their wallets with their private keys, they need to download the desktop app to do it.

It will always depend on the user on how they will handle the wallet.
Make sure that you have a safe website or link.
https://www.myetherwallet.com <<< that is the safe link.
Make sure that it is saved on your browser.
Also, please make sure that your private key is safe and not shared with anyone.

In my opinion, Myetherwallet is still trustworthy. If you do not disclose the private key. Hackers can't crack your wallet at all. Unless you click the phishing website yourself. Try not to click on strange websites.

I guess the reason why myetherwallet is more vulnerable to phishing is because it is consisted of the characters "l" which can be substituted by the upper case of "i". In this case, the users will not going to notice some changes to it and it really looks like the original website.

While its early, you can use it but I doubt that hackers probably didn't really know that mycrypto is MEW alike.

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Be a responsible wallet user whether its MEW or mycrypto, don't be fooled by phishing sites and don't click email provided links.

Positive things we must support, but we still have to be aware of any form of threat to the wallet starting from each of us.

You haven't seen a single phishing attempt yet targeting Mycrypto just because it's much less popular then MEW...
But I think it's just a matter of time...
I suggest to use offline MEW or Mycrypto wallets...

That's right. Installing metamask as extension is really a thing now since phishing sites are everywhere and in just one wrong click everything will be messed up.
Though I'm not a fan of MyCrypto as I'm still good in MEW, so I think I'll just stick to it to avoid overlapping.

Thank you for your information, but I prefer not to act carelessly, such as clicking on any bid on an unclear website, and I always attention for typing of private data on a secure website, installing security extensions on the browser, and being careful of the pop-up services when we open a website.

Because my crypto was creating an offline wallet and then the team was disabling the possibility to use the online privatekey wallet. That decreases the amount of phishing site because the new users will be redirected to download the latest offline wallet of mycrypto and this what i call that as a reliable team

I agree with you, it is not really advisable to use your private keys on any site not just on myetherwallet, even if you want to use myetherwallet to access your wallet, I will advice you connect it using metamask which will provide more security.

are you sure about that?
even yesterday I was still accessing Myetherwallet and nothing happened as long as my pc was healthy and installed anti-virus.

When someone intends to hack (Phishing) accounts, I think they have a more interesting way. And that could have happened to Mycrypto and didn't know anyone to be the target. So actually Myetherwallet also has good security, it's just that sometimes the victim is in a bad mood because his wallet is cracked. But your advice is also good and you need to give thanks.

It is actually happening most of the transaction so I ive making transaction in here. I am always making sure my money that will go to the safe hands of the collectors of each ICO. So that I can be feel good making my money secure in every transaction by simply being active and alert all of the time.

I guess one day the hackers will start to aim mycrypto, therefore I think it is important for the users to learn to secure their wallets and be careful.

If it gets more popularity, people will also start to create phishing link for mycrypto. MEW is far popular and more used than mycrypto. By the way, it seems you are promoting mycrypto rather than having a healthy discussion.

thank you for sharing the new wallet, but I still use myetherwallet for now, you should bookmark the site of MEW so that you will not get hack, many MEW phishing nowadays so check the url carefully if it is the official one just bookmark the MEW.

Why would I use MyCrypto if I use MEW perfectly? My address in MEW is tied to many bounty campaigns and I'm not going to change it. You just need to add the site to bookmarks in the browser and never show your private key. Hackers are constantly improving their skills and I don't think MyCrypto is immune to hacking.

if it's a new version that has been improved from various aspects of course I want to try it because I like myetherwallet and I believe in developers so if I am made from the same developer then I will not hesitate to use it, but the problem is whether I can receive tokens reward? because I am a bounty hunter

That is true , and also remember that their are hackers that are always exploiting the system and trying to find loopholes in it. To these people it does not matter what kind of system or new technology it has if they want to hack it they will hack it and that is why companies like Microsoft, Facebook and other big companies over the net are paying big for there security, though there will be still loopholes in it.

this adds a reference to me, that there is something safer than Myetherwallet.
all depends on someone, for those who are already accustomed to bookmarking important links it will reduce the risk of phishing links.

i have installed an extention named pishfort as it was recomeneded by the mew website and i only enter privates keys if it say that it is safe to visit the site. i have never used mycrypto and have no intentions to do so. nayways thanks for your information about the site

There are a lot of fishing websites and scammers on Telegram, that are using different tricks to get to your personal information. Never provide your private info to anyone and stay away from such scammers on TG.

What an advise LOL! It's not that hackers do not know about MyCrypto yet (they probably know about it already) but it's maybe taking them more time to find a way to hack or they are not yet interested at all.

Anyway, thanks for the reminder. I was planning to create one earlier but totally forgot about it.

I have tried it, is it possible to send ethereum without downloading app? I couldn't find it.
Both are very similar wallets, both are safe in my opinion it only depends on users what they will click. I check link before entering private key so I have never been fished.

Everything that is on internet are not safe.
So if you want to use safer wallet go use hardware offline wallet.
Blackhat Hackers is everywhere.

The best thing to avoid phishing is to bookmark MEW official website..Store the private key in the USB, don't just save it into your desktop or mobile phone.

That we have not started seeing the phishing sites of My Crypto does not mean hackers are not aware of it. We still need to be very careful before clicking on any site. You never can tell how hackers will come in and it might be a time we least expect.
If you already know the original sites of most of them, you can just bookmark.

Thanks for the information that you given to us. This is means we need to be careful when we try to visit to other website because maybe sometimes it not true website or pishing site. Always check first before you log in because once you log in maybe you will be lost.

please be afraid for scammers, especially now they began to write in telegrams, send incomprehensible links to the mail, be careful

Yes, you can, but if you are going to access your wallet with your private key, you need to download the app, if not, it's not possible.

I have never used MyCrypto, but I am a Myetherwallet user, I just want to say that all this time using MEW is safe and comfortable. Maybe many people think about hacking MEW but it's very difficult. The point is we must always be careful, in my opinion, both are the same. thank you

MyCrypto is developed by the same team of Myetherwallet, so we can trust this wallet.

Im a fan of MEW, waiting android APP ;)

Even if MEW gives us so many functionalities it can hacked by little mistake. I think Mycrypto will be solution for that. I haven't still use it. If it has been founded by same team that have made MEW we can trust on that.

For me, MEW is also safe its just that the user must be careful so as not to login on phishing website. Mycrypto on the other hand is also safe and secure as I said early the user just have to be careful when using those wallets.

honestly I have never heard of Mycrypto wallet, but I'm sure mycrypto wallet is no less good than myetherwallet, so in my opinion which wallet I am is the same if we can't maintain the security of our own wallet

In order not to suffer from phishing,it is necessary to observe minimal precautions.It isn`t difficult at least sometimes to check the name of the site.

What is the main difference between mycrypto and myetherwallet? Both are online wallets, so how could you avoid phishing on some other online website?

if we see previous time ago, many Myetherwallet site phising are launched especially favorite place for share the phising is Slack, that's why many project used Telegram for comunicate abot their campaign

Phishing is when hackers buy a domain name that looks similar to the original one and also make the web page looks the same and they try to make you upload your wallet file there and put your password etc.

I don't think MyCrypto could be considered as an online wallet because your info is not stored there but my point is, MyCrypto looks different and the domain name is somehow different and short and hard to find similar to it and until now, I haven't seen phishing attempts targeting it so it could be much safer to use that for now.

I also prefer to use MyCrypto desktop version, it's much safer based on users testimonials and experienced, so far all we are reading are MEW phishing links but we have not yet read Mycrypto desktop wallet hacked unless the owner handed to other his own private key, now that's a different story.

I think it's a good recommendation to avoid phishing, now it's very vulnerable to hacking that occurs as a result of phishing. yes, but there are actually a lot of options especially for our own pc's endurance. I think currently investors and members here have experience to prevent hacking

It is a recommended act to always check the site link very well before clicking on them, I know someone that have made such mistake and unfortunately all the valuable asset owned in the person wallet was transferred out. Especially MEW pishing link that request for private key before one can open it. The best way is just to check very well before opening any site.

Even the real MEW will request you private key to access your address, it's always safe to get the MEW app installed on your PC otherwise use the mycrypto app so that you won't get bothered checking the link every single time and you will reduce the risk of being phished into a scammy website.

All opportunities to earn money online is the target of hackers and scammers, whether mew or mycrypto,it's all the same. I think the only way to avoid this things is to use hardware wallet. Web wallets are prone for hackers I think.

I don't know what MyCrypto is. Anyway, I think you are just missing a point that that site can also be phished. Right now, we don't face any phishing site for mycrypto because it is not too famous among the users. I believe, like as me, most of the users don't know about mycrypto and they are simply using myetherwallet. Soon, the hacker will also try out phishing through mycrypto, just let it be quite popular.

Are you kidding that hackers do not know of another site, and therefore got hacked?It’s mostly our fault that our wallets are hacked.The Myetherwallet has only one problem, that there is no two-factor authentication.

Yeah scammers and hackers are everywhere and we should be vigilant on our money and make it as our habit to transacts only on those credible sites or have it bookmark and as much as possible we must update our antivirus to detect those malware.

I do not trust MEW because i experience to got scammed even i do not disclosed my credential to anybody. No email alert happened all my coins was taken away and i feel so down that time then sending email to their support but no response.

In my opinion, MEW is save and if someone decided to hack, they can do it no matter how.
MEW or MyCrypto, it all depend on us how we are securing our details.

Phishing is a problem only for users. Because the project team cannot fix it. This topic is more like an advertisement. Yeah, every site can be double bottom. And the little-known sites themselves may be fraudulent ..

Since you said that MyCrypto and MyEtherWallet was developed by the same team, I do not see why I should think one is safer than one because they would be running the exact same software and security measures in both so both are prone to attacks.

You have said it all but to be frank, I think both are the same since they are from the same team, the best advice you can possibly give is for people to bookmark the website link to avoid a going to a scam website.

Thanks for the details bro, my friend MEW also hacked, But it was his fault. but i believe mew also have good security

i am using myetherwallet since i have started in crypto and as of today i dont get hacked because i do take care of my keys and i dont go on smelly website where i can catch malwares. just do proper preventive measures

1) Just add right address to your bookmark https://www.myetherwallet.com/
2) Install chrome extension EAL (EtherAddressLookup), which alarm you if you on phishing site
3) Prefer to use .json file + password; not private key. It can safe you from key loggers, if your PC was infected by one.

Its not made by the same team. Actually its more than that, there was some power grabbing MEW that resulted to some of them separating and putting up MyCrypto.


Yes. Because majority of investors are still using MEW because they're used to it. You just have to learn how to protect your account and you're good to go. Please there's a lot of helpful tips around that will reduce your chance of being phished.

Hiding to save ourself is not a good thought if they want they can phise the mycrypto wallet too so the thing we need to do is how to avoid the phising attacks and save our cryotos from that by checking the site when entering into it by checking the domain name which can help us to save is from revealing our private keys and dont enter private keys any wjere other than the real site.

I don't think i would change to Mycrypto as Mew wallet is more than enough. I've been using Mew for over a year now and I haven't experienced targeting by phishing sites. You need to bookmark the site of mew and I'm using Eset mobile security with anti phishing. And always check the browser if the connection is secure and your good.

I also use desktop application Mycrypto, and it is very convenient. Before  to this, used the MEW, but be sure to keep a bookmark from the official site and through it went into the wallet. And I agree, that the mail began to come a lot of suspicious letters, I do not even open them.

This is just the first time there will be no phishing sites. The more popular will be the wallet, the more likely that it will pay attention to hackers, and then wait for the first news about the hacking will not be long.

Personally, I feel my etherwallet is secure and reliable. However, You have to ensure you don't unknowingly expose your private key to anyone or click on strange links and also avoid phishing site to avoid getting hacked. I have been using MEW for a while and no complaint of such.

This is not really a way to try to avoid losing your coins, you are relying on that website to remain unknown forever, what it is going to happen when that website becomes popular and hackers see an opportunity to make money with it? You're going to have the very same problem that you have with myetherwallet, just bookmark the myetherwallet website, it is easier and it is safer than to try another website.

It's really not yet that popular to get targetted I'm also using MyCrypto desktop version because I feel secure using it, but I still prefer hardware wallet when storing a huge amount of coins, but when it comes to security, even if you have a good wallet if you are not that knowledgeable in securing your wallet it is useless.

a lot of my friends got to phishing sites related to cryptocurrency so be very careful if you don’t want to lose all your money

Current MEW phising situation is very much happening. So be wary of entering wallet information at any website. The best way is to bookmark your website regularly to avoid being trapped by phishing websites.

This could easily avoided if people will give value to their security and could extensively examine the site where they input their private keys and avoid downloading things that are suspicious and unncesessary

I stopped using myetherwallet and instead shifted to mycrypto desktop wallet like all the rest of us here, these are because of the so many hacking that has happened and so many phishing websites that targetted Myetherwallet, it's not safe to use MEW if you are ignorant in securing your computer or clicking a lot of links.

I think if you want to avoid MEW phishing or any e-wallet phishing site. You should have knowledge of security in basic. I still using the MEW 2 years, and I have the habit that always bookmarks MEW to the bookmarks bar. I think this avoids the phishing scam website to steal your private key.

Just HODL

for the MEW phishing problem, that is our fault. we are careless in using an application / platform, so we don't have to change applications / platforms, but our habits must be changed to be more careful. If mycrypto is in the future there is a phishing website too, I'm sure there will be more cases like this, recommending new websites. MEW alloy and Metamask were more than enough for me

We need a new ETH

I think Myetherwallet phishing will be going to succeed if a crypto user will not going to be aware of the website domain address. Hackers can replace one "l" with a capital "i" in the 'myetherwaLLet' domain address. better to double check it always.

What to buy now?

Nowadays I am hearing about a lot of instances in which MEW wallets are hacked and ETH and tokens being stolen. And in 99% of the cases, phishing is to be blamed. Be very careful while using MEW.

This, people somehow want complete control over their money and yet they want to somehow not being responsible in the case they lose their coins, with cryptocurrencies we are completely responsible of what happens to our coins and we need to act like it, even if hackers are the ones that are guilty of stealing your coins you need to take better precautions to not become a victim to them.

This time it looks so difficult for the hacker to scam others through use the phishing site. remember they just need to download the desktop wallet of MEW or Mycrypto and the problem has already fixed. It's so easy to do that dude. you should not feel worry about this case.

Will try it soon.

Those are phishing links and its not really the problem of MEW because they have been warning on their site since they have found a report like that. Be a responsible and vigilant user of their wallet so whenever you found something suspicious and the spelling isn't accurate then doubt it.

I think it's not that hard to stay safe. here are a few steps:

- antivirus always updated;
- use mew with a hardware wallet or at least metamask;
- double check the url, have a bookmark, don't trust links on social media, emails;
- cryptonite extension by metacert can check if a url is fake.

actually we have a plenty, xlm, waves, qtum, neo, eos...  ::)

I am using MEW for 1 year now, no problem hacking or phishing, just install MetaMask and EtherAddressLookup in chrome browser extensions  you are good enough.

Myetherwalle, more popular. To the account hacking I think, Mycrypto security on the same level Myetherwalle. Just click on the fake link and enter the private key. And the wallet's been hacked :'(.

Many has fall victim for this shit and why I don't even like it or at times use metamask as an extension which I believe will protect you from hacking your wallet .

Wow!  This is the first time I heard of mycypto asap matter of fact.  The MEW phising site shuck a lot.  Though,  I've never for once fell in to that trap. Good I heard of this too,  would surely try it so as to confirm the genuity of the domain.  Kudos to you buddy

You can also use MEW wallet and avoid entering fishing websites. There are still some people that are sending their private addresses to strangers and are wondering why they have lost access to their wallet. Be advised guys!

We will try to go find and try that app as an alternative on MEW to avoid phishing. But I give one hint to other users, if you find without a padlock with green color in MEW address, make sure to avoid using it, because it is not secured. It can be a phishing attacks.

i haven't checked MyCrypto yet, but if it is more secure than Myetherwallet, i guess i have to take a look now.
Phishing website often targeting MEW users to input their private key or wallet key and password.
When i knew this, i start to not using MEW anymore but using my hard wallet. Or you can use metamask at least, to avoid phishing.

And also be aware of the characters "I" and "L", they might interchange the i and l inorder to look like the same domain website. Better to enter the address manually inoder to be sure about it.

Just try to use the desktop wallet to avoid such things as phishing or entering such websites. Also remember to keep your private key safe. Never provide any kind of information in telegram. Stay safe guys.

I have very few of my friends got on phishing sites related to ethereum wallet. I also had no problems with ethereum wallet. But despite this, I am very careful when entering the secret key. I do not want to lose my money.

I didn't know about this platform. Maybe this will change the wallet used of crypto persons. As long as it is safe it will be in demands sooner. However, to keep the wallet secure still it is the owner full responsibility. Phishing site won't stop to interfere the project that is why we must be more careful.

For me they are very identical , I think you can use the wallet that this, but for security serovno I would use an extension that protects against phishing

The absence of phishing attacks aimed at the MyCrypto wallet is explained by the same reasons as a very small number of viruses for IOS - a relatively small number of people currently use this wallet, but as soon as this changes, hackers will start doing the same thing with MyCrypto.

Is MyCrypto a part of MEW because it was developed by the same team?
at a glance based on a search on Google, MyCrypto was founded in 2015 as if it had been operating for a long time

Phishing is not the main problem of MEW.
DNS attack what where real problem.
Many times its happen, and i think need to use offline send

I agree that phishing is the easiest way to access your funds if you don't pay attention to them. It's enough to follow simple rules to avoid this. But if hackers need it, they have other ways to get to your wallet.

Personally I dislike to keep altcoin asset for longer time because I'm usually try to sold as far as it reach the profit target or cut loss if experience downtrending.
In other advantage, we can control our asset much easier but IMO the safest place is local exchange just like I did and over 4 years never occur any problem !