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Title: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: helstad on December 01, 2014, 09:07:31 PM
Hello

This is my first post here, I hope this is the right section to post this.

I never really got into bitcoin, I once got a few payments through bitcoin (I used the multibit software) and then I sent a payment and never really checked my account again.

Today a friend asked me for a few dollars in bitcoin and I was going to send him what I had left and noticed it's gone from my account:

https://i.imgur.com/D0Ff7ao.png

Was my wallet hacked? Is there any way to get these $9.52 back?

I know it's not much but 10 bucks are 10 bucks. And this made me reconsider using bitcoin in the future.

Thanks


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: TookDk on December 01, 2014, 09:10:26 PM
If you write the full public bitcoin addy for the transaction 06 Oct. then would it be possible to look a little more detailed what has happen for you.

Edit:

Found the full addies:
1Aaq2ca8AbSVKvhmnW2ofpmnFpq7DMuhQC
1DeAXy1erknCzQ4afYk3XipcMnzMb84BjD

Edit2:

Looks like your coins went out with tx id:
932d8fdd846eee9bff7b486029dc9d82354d8cdf06141651467f7cd625dbd5c7

2014-10-06 02:44:50

If you did not do this transaction, then will I suggest that you check your computer for malware.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: rz20 on December 01, 2014, 09:56:43 PM
Do you have your multibit wallet encrypted? It is very important to do so in case you have some malware to steal files, although if you have also a keylogger then you are fucked... Check your computer for malware asap.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: 1Referee on December 01, 2014, 10:02:12 PM

I know it's not much but 10 bucks are 10 bucks. And this made me reconsider using bitcoin in the future.


Decent protection is always required no matter if you have lot's of coins or not.

You can't blame Bitcoin for something you did wrong.

Probably work of a hacker, scan your pc and if you didn't encrypt your wallets before, be sure to do it now.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: bf4btc on December 02, 2014, 04:24:47 AM
I don't understand why the hacker did not continue to steal funds from the OP after he received additional funds after the "hack". I would have though that the hacker would steal the OP's private key and monitor the corresponding public address for additional funds.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: twister on December 02, 2014, 04:37:43 AM

I know it's not much but 10 bucks are 10 bucks. And this made me reconsider using bitcoin in the future.

Thanks

If a thief enters your home and steals your cash, is that the fault of cash?

Your computer must have some malware which steals the password/data and sends it to Hackers and for hackers Bitcoin is the No.1 priority now. Instead of losing hope in Bitcoin, take this moment to learn about how to keep your Bitcoins safe. You'll learn that it's not so hard, if you take the necessary precautions.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: xefuse on December 02, 2014, 05:29:41 AM
what wallet you use? blockchain? just now my BTC also lost...huhu..maybe can change to Xapo Wallet..its more secure


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: Plutonium on December 02, 2014, 06:21:38 AM
No, your BTC is not recoverable, that's the beauty and downfall of BTC... Once it's sent it can't be reversed.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: MadGamer on December 02, 2014, 06:29:40 AM
what wallet you use? blockchain? just now my BTC also lost...huhu..maybe can change to Xapo Wallet..its more secure

I'am pretty sure you didn't read the thread otherwise you would know it's Multibit .
@OP I'am sure about the hacking thing mate , otherwise why wouldn't he take all the BTC on your wallet , Are you sure no one on your family have access to your PC/wallet (if it has password) ?


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: resya on December 02, 2014, 10:26:55 PM
@OP, are you using TOR or proxy / VPN to get online ? if so, someone behind it might have stolen your credentials


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: notlist3d on December 02, 2014, 10:33:36 PM
Stop using that wallet.  Scan computer with virus, and malaware protection.   

Make sure you find the problem before putting a new wallet on computer.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: premiumz on December 02, 2014, 11:12:21 PM
What wallet was that exactly??
to know where NOT to store it.....and use 2 times authentication if possible ;)



Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: BTC-TMXSTAR on December 02, 2014, 11:38:34 PM
Hello

This is my first post here, I hope this is the right section to post this.

I never really got into bitcoin, I once got a few payments through bitcoin (I used the multibit software) and then I sent a payment and never really checked my account again.

Today a friend asked me for a few dollars in bitcoin and I was going to send him what I had left and noticed it's gone from my account:

https://i.imgur.com/D0Ff7ao.png

Was my wallet hacked? Is there any way to get these $9.52 back?

I know it's not much but 10 bucks are 10 bucks. And this made me reconsider using bitcoin in the future.

Thanks

I think the most secure wallet is Trezor. :(


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: ranlo on December 02, 2014, 11:52:04 PM
What wallet was that exactly??
to know where NOT to store it.....and use 2 times authentication if possible ;)



It was Multibit. So it's something local, not an online wallet. Whatever happened was dealing with his own security, not that of someone else's.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: Soappa on December 03, 2014, 02:41:23 AM
You probably have a malware on your machine. Have you downloaded any suspicious files before the Oct 6 transaction happened?

I am afraid there is no way you can get your bitcoin back. You should check your machine for malware now.


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: LiteCoinGuy on December 03, 2014, 06:47:20 PM
take a look at this:

https://www.bitcointrezor.com/


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: LOBSTER on December 03, 2014, 06:54:07 PM
Malware...or maybe you already used the coins :P


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: Kprawn on December 05, 2014, 06:55:51 AM
Best way to test it, is to create some honey trapped wallets {Some wallets with small amounts} Leave it exposed. If someone starts emptying those wallets, you know you have a hacker/script kiddie lurking.

I have a lot of those on my computers and laying around in the house.... It will help you identify a threat before it's too late.

I also use a extra old computer harddrive, which I boot with, when I access wallets etc.. and then I unplug it and use my new hdd for normal browsing and daily tasks.

You will never be 100% safe... The hackers / Scammers are around every corner. Money draw them, like shit draws flies.

Consider using trezor, I have had no problems with that so far.  ;)


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: HeroCat on December 05, 2014, 07:14:53 AM
I would suggest use Trezor BTC wallet in future,, and then I think you do not have any problem.   ;D


Title: Re: bitcoin wallet hacked
Post by: Buziss on December 05, 2014, 07:39:44 AM
As others said, it is possible that you have a malware on your computer, but there is another possible situation is that someone has a copy of your wallet file. Have you made and upload (eg. email) any unencrypted backup of your wallet in the past?