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December 01, 2017, 06:03:46 AM
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I just heard of something called google voice. Seems really interesting but my biggest un-answered questions is, can it protect me from hackers trying to gain control of my phone #.

I had a friend recently who had his # and email hacked and lost tons of crypto because he unwisely had his private key on his gmail. But regardless I still want to know that some random person can't gain control of my phone.
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December 01, 2017, 06:13:26 AM
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I just heard of something called google voice. Seems really interesting but my biggest un-answered questions is, can it protect me from hackers trying to gain control of my phone #.

I had a friend recently who had his # and email hacked and lost tons of crypto because he unwisely had his private key on his google. But regardless I still want to know that some random person can't gain control of my phone.
On his Google what? Account?
The easiest & most effective way to combat this is to use a strong password along with two factor authentication.
Of course no random person can get control of your phone. Most phones (that aren't very old) receive regular security updates but it is up to you to make sure that your private data is safe.
Beyond that, encrypt your phone, install some anti-theft software and you're golden.
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December 01, 2017, 06:16:02 AM
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How was you friend sure it was due to google hack? You can enable various 2FA and a strong password to protect yourself from most hacks.

As far as I know Google voice has concerns of privacy and not of being hacked.

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December 01, 2017, 06:22:28 AM
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How was you friend sure it was due to google hack? You can enable various 2FA and a strong password to protect yourself from most hacks.

As far as I know Google voice has concerns of privacy and not of being hacked.

Just maybe because he got locked out of his gmail and then suddenly his phone number stopped working...until his money was drained from his MEW wallet.

Very unlucky for him. Gotta be cautious.
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December 01, 2017, 06:25:10 AM
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[/quote] Of course no random person can get control of your phone. Most phones (that aren't very old) receive regular security updates but it is up to you to make sure that your private data is safe.

[/quote] I don't mean to argue but its actually not very hard to hack someones phone account if you are somewhat educated in how to do it (I am not).

This article from robes will shed some light on the subject.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2016/12/21/hackers-are-hijacking-phone-numbers-and-breaking-into-email-and-bank-accounts-how-to-protect-yourself/#450f9a1d360f
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December 01, 2017, 06:30:42 AM
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anything that is not a clean and encrypted cold storage is susceptible to be hacked, stolen, lost specially if it is your phone which you carry around with you!!!

in fact putting your bitcoins on your phone or things similar to that is like carrying all your money in a bag over your shoulder. would you do that? of course not. you put your money in a safe place with a bank, a safety deposit box or in your mattress and only carry around pocket change with you.

There is a FOMO brewing...
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December 01, 2017, 06:34:17 AM
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anything that is not a clean and encrypted cold storage is susceptible to be hacked, stolen, lost specially if it is your phone which you carry around with you!!!

in fact putting your bitcoins on your phone or things similar to that is like carrying all your money in a bag over your shoulder. would you do that? of course not. you put your money in a safe place with a bank, a safety deposit box or in your mattress and only carry around pocket change with you.

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December 01, 2017, 06:39:36 AM
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How was you friend sure it was due to google hack? You can enable various 2FA and a strong password to protect yourself from most hacks.

As far as I know Google voice has concerns of privacy and not of being hacked.

Just maybe because he got locked out of his gmail and then suddenly his phone number stopped working...until his money was drained from his MEW wallet.

Very unlucky for him. Gotta be cautious.

yes correct mate thats why always remind to avoid this scenario do not share you privatekeys anyone need to take cre of your account check your account from time to to time, save your password in a different gadget to secured your privatekeys.

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December 01, 2017, 07:18:07 AM
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Consider hardware wallet like Keepkey, Ledger or Trezor.
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