Hey guys, I know my coins in electrum are safe, however Malware on my system could be a threat. I use the same 5-10 websites and don't really download any programs. I also have Avira Antivirus running and Malware Bytes for Scans.
Do you guys think I am safe from a Malware stealing my coins? Do you guys have any preferred anti virus software that can scan for Malware known to target wallets specifically?
I ordered a ledger early June but it has not shipped.
Any other advice to secure my wallet? I know cold storage is a good option but the set up looked complex.
Thanks for all the help guys
I know that the two computer cold storage procedures look complex, but in reality its a simple process. I see you have a Ledger ordered and it shouldn't be too long for you now. If you are basically storing a few coins until your Ledger arrives you may be content with letting them sit there. YOU have to decide if you have too many coins with keys stored on an online computer. Not trying to be personal but if its a fraction of a coin just waiting it out should be OK for you. Maybe on the other hand your personality might enjoy the fun learning curve of setting up a two computer cold wallet. I did that for a few years before going hardware wallet.
One other idea while you wait for your ledger. You can copy the MPK from your seeded wallet and create a watching only wallet for use on the online computer. Just save and hide the seeded Electrum wallet and ONLY use the watching only wallet to view your coins. There is no private key/SEED in a watching only wallet. Malware cannot steal coins from a wallet without private keys or SEED present.
