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January 30, 2014, 11:36:51 PM |
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@OP Was it all you had or do you have a little more left?
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January 31, 2014, 12:30:05 AM |
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My first question is what Operating System was the OP using to log into CaVirtex?
I was using windows 8.1 First of all sorry for your loss. My take is that the Windows OS was compromised by a keylogger virus that compromised both your CaVirtex password and the browser cookie that CaVirtex uses identify the browser. Furthermore the fact that your email may also being compromised supports my suspicion. I have seen and removed Windows malware designed to steal bitcoins since 2011, and quite honestly I do not trust Microsoft's security or that of commercial anti virus / anti malware solutions. The massive amount of malware combined with the reality that when it comes to security the Windows ecosystem is primarily designed to 1) up-sell consumers and 2) protect the interests of groups such as the MPAA and the RIAA via DRM, makes it in my opinion totally unsuited to do anything related to finance, be it Bitcoin, or fiat banking. If I may makes a suggestion here it is: 1) Accept your loss of 2.4 BTC 2) Contact all financial institutions that you have accessed using your compromised computer, starting of course with CaVirtex, but also include other crypto currency exchanges, banks, credit card companies etc. This is critical to prevent further damage. 3) Ditch Microsoft Windows and switch to GNU/Linux. This is critical for two reasons: a) First GNU/Linux is less likely to get attacked is this fashion by a factor in the order of 1 million or more. b) By switching to GNU/Linux one can easily save way more than your loss over a few years by replacing expensive propriety software, needless computer upgrades, up sells, annual fees for security software with very high quality and very secure Free Libre Open Source Software that has zero cost. I switched to GNU/Linux back in 2006 and have saved over the years more than your loss in unnecessary computer upgrades and software license fees. To place things into perspective I still use a laptop over 10 years old running GNU/Linux for my bitcoins. . My main desktop system I built in 2008 and it is still going very strong. If there is one suggestion I will make here is: Do not use Microsoft Windows for anything related to Bitcoin, another crypto currency or fiat banking. Use GNU/Linux instead. |
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adnanabbas (OP)
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January 31, 2014, 04:47:41 AM
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Thank you all for your replies. .Unfortunately there won't be a next time for me. I cannot afford to buy any coins anymore. This will be it
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adnanabbas (OP)
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January 31, 2014, 04:49:25 AM |
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@OP Was it all you had or do you have a little more left?
Yes that was all I had |
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the_poet
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January 31, 2014, 10:24:07 AM |
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@OP Was it all you had or do you have a little more left?
Yes that was all I had If you let me have your address, I'd like to make a small gift to your baby. |
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January 31, 2014, 10:36:25 AM |
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I feel really sorry for you, but it wasn't really smart to invest money in bitcoin that you couldn't afford to lose.
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the_poet
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January 31, 2014, 01:06:45 PM |
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@OP Was it all you had or do you have a little more left?
Yes that was all I had If you let me have your address, I'd like to make a small gift to your baby. I woke up to this message this morning and showed my wife and it put a smile on her face  You don't really have to donate anything, but we would greatly appreciate your kindness and generosity. I made a new address, 18xKWfoHgKoin3c53Rknai511NSYQW7pHH I have made sure this one has two step authentication Thank you again Donation sent. It's a small amount, I discovered the Bitcoin world just three weeks ago and for now that's all I can afford, but I'm happy to donate it to your baby. |
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January 31, 2014, 01:10:18 PM |
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Maybe this is related to the incident where public keys are hashed to find the paired private key? the guy who sells the software for 2BTC?
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January 31, 2014, 01:19:25 PM |
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Maybe this is related to the incident where public keys are hashed to find the paired private key? the guy who sells the software for 2BTC?
No. This guy in fact is just scamming buyers of his "software". It can only break a very tiny amount of keys generated on purpose. |
BTC: 1GRx2H5esyFTucZCt1eX9tjpoqfMrbVHMT
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adnanabbas (OP)
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January 31, 2014, 01:21:11 PM |
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Maybe this is related to the incident where public keys are hashed to find the paired private key? the guy who sells the software for 2BTC?
I am a pretty down to earth, honest person, but this has showed be that there are some really cold-hearted people who don't care for anyone but themselves. |
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January 31, 2014, 01:39:15 PM |
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Thank you so much, god willing when the baby comes and he/she is old enough, I will show him/her this.
Thank you
No problem, really. I really think we, as a community, should help each other. |
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adnanabbas (OP)
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January 31, 2014, 01:47:56 PM |
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Thank you so much, god willing when the baby comes and he/she is old enough, I will show him/her this.
Thank you
No problem, really. I really think we, as a community, should help each other. Yes you are right |
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adnanabbas (OP)
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January 31, 2014, 03:02:19 PM |
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Thank you so much, god willing when the baby comes and he/she is old enough, I will show him/her this.
Thank you
No problem, really. I really think we, as a community, should help each other. Yes you are right If there is anything you need or would like help with. I will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you again |
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January 31, 2014, 03:04:56 PM |
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Thank you so much, god willing when the baby comes and he/she is old enough, I will show him/her this.
Thank you
No problem, really. I really think we, as a community, should help each other. Yes you are right If there is anything you need or would like help with. I will be more than happy to assist you. Thank you again Nothing for now, thanks. But if I need something, I'm glad to know I'll be able to count on you |
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adnanabbas (OP)
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February 01, 2014, 08:19:45 PM |
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Sorry to hear this maybe you should store it on a cold wallet next time and only transfer when you need to otherwise this could always happen I hope you recover.
I will next time. I have now also setup a blockchain.info wallet, with 2 passwords and 2 step authentication. Thanks for all your advice. What would be the best way to create a cold storage wallet. |
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February 02, 2014, 01:35:20 PM |
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I hate to be so pessimistic, but this guy is probably lying about this entire situation in order to get free BTC. Every one of his posts in this thread has something to the effect of:
I'm depressed
I'm poor
This is all I had
Please donate to this address
People are very naive.
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the_poet
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February 02, 2014, 01:56:25 PM |
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I hate to be so pessimistic, but this guy is probably lying about this entire situation in order to get free BTC. Every one of his posts in this thread has something to the effect of:
I'm depressed
I'm poor
This is all I had
Please donate to this address
People are very naive.
Should someone who got robbed of every single BTC they owned be supposed to be happy? We're not talking about a newbie with 0 activity. And BTW it was my decision to send him a donation without him asking for anything. |
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adnanabbas (OP)
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February 02, 2014, 02:16:16 PM |
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I hate to be so pessimistic, but this guy is probably lying about this entire situation in order to get free BTC. Every one of his posts in this thread has something to the effect of:
I'm depressed
I'm poor
This is all I had
Please donate to this address
People are very naive.
Should someone who got robbed of every single BTC they owned be supposed to be happy? We're not talking about a newbie with 0 activity. And BTW it was my decision to send him a donation without him asking for anything. Its people like him danieldanie I am talking about. They have a very narrow minded vision of their fellow humans  |
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