Easy way to protect your computer from Bitcoin copy past virus!

[supertalker]

Hi guys! Do you know about bitcoin copy-past virus? If you do not know about please visit this tow topics bellow.
1. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2278720.0
2. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1841658.0
I am also affected by this virus some days ago. I collect some tricks to protect from this virus. I have successfully remove this virus from my desktop computer using free version of microsoft essential internet security .
Go to microsoft official web and download the internet security https://support.microsoft.com/bn-bd/help/14210/security-essentials-download
Scan your computer fully. Then remove all detected virus.
Be safe from bitcoin copy past virus!
If you have more easy way you can share in this thread!
Thank you!

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[Tankdestroyer]

Hi guys! Do you know about bitcoin copy-past virus? If you do not know about please visit this tow topics bellow.
1. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2278720.0
2. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1841658.0
I am also affected by this virus some days ago. I collect some tricks to protect from this virus. I have successfully remove this virus from my desktop computer using free version of microsoft essential internet security .
Go to microsoft official web and download the internet security https://support.microsoft.com/bn-bd/help/14210/security-essentials-download
Scan your computer fully. Then remove all detected virus.
Be safe from bitcoin copy past virus!
If you have more easy way you can share in this thread!
Thank you!

You only need a trusted antivirus with an internet security like Kaspersky for you to not be infected by the copy paste virus. If I were you, I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Security Essentials because it is still prone to other virus that steals cryptocurrencies. I also see no need to discuss this further because we already have the easiest way to be safe from that type of virus. Either way, thanks for this informative post.

[Tyrantt]

I don't know, but microsoft support is kind of useless. Never helped me in any way other than with that registry script.

Good antivirus is just enough, and I'd suggest malwarebytes, and care what websites and programs you visit and download.

[Sharingjoy]

It's good to know earlier about this virus and to check my computer if it's already infected. I'm using Eset Nod32 antivirus and it's fine. Thanks for the info and awareness. I hope we are all safe from this type of virus.

[Xester]

There are many people who have been a victim of this copy paste virus. When you copy a certain bitcoin address and place it on the sending are the virus will replace the address with the hackers bitcoin address. Though there are many anti-virus such as bit defender but the best way to overcome this is to always double check the btc address .

[mocacinno]

The best way to avoid a copy/paste virus is not to download "risky" executables on the same machine you use to create transactions/store wallets. Also: keep away from risky websites. I mean, if you're browsing the web visiting illegal download sites, download pirated programs, download software from people you don't trust,... you shouldn't be supprised if your pc became infected sooner or later...

I prefer to run linux, don't use the root user unless absolutely necessary, only download binaries from my trusted repos, run clamav on all packages i download (even from trusted sources), make sure my firewall is properly configured and make sure i update my packages regularly.

So far, i haven't had a single virus on my machine (ever).

[jseverson]

You only need a trusted antivirus with an internet security like Kaspersky for you to not be infected by the copy paste virus. If I were you, I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Security Essentials because it is still prone to other virus that steals cryptocurrencies. I also see no need to discuss this further because we already have the easiest way to be safe from that type of virus. Either way, thanks for this informative post.

Regarding Kapersky, the US government doesn't seem to like them. I'm not saying they're bad or that the allegations against them are true, but it's a factor you may want to consider before using their antivirus.

Either way, the best way to deal with these viruses is to not deal with them at all. If you're running Windows, it's very easy (and free!) to dual boot Linux, which you could use exclusively for crypto activities. Most popular wallets support it, so you won't run into any compatibility issues, and you're far less likely to encounter any malicious viruses in the wild.

[hatshepsut93]

The best way to avoid a copy/paste virus is not to download "risky" executables on the same machine you use to create transactions/store wallets. Also: keep away from risky websites. I mean, if you're browsing the web visiting illegal download sites, download pirated programs, download software from people you don't trust,... you shouldn't be supprised if your pc became infected sooner or later...

I prefer to run linux, don't use the root user unless absolutely necessary, only download binaries from my trusted repos, run clamav on all packages i download (even from trusted sources), make sure my firewall is properly configured and make sure i update my packages regularly.

So far, i haven't had a single virus on my machine (ever).

This should be enough in most cases, but IMO people should be very paranoid about their bitcoins, because even one misstep is enough to lose your money, and many users hold at least a few coins, so losing $15-20k to some malware is very painful. So, in order to reduce this risk as much as possible, people should only sign Bitcoin transactions in completely isolated environment - either with hardware wallets or with their own cold storage machine.

[supertalker]

Hi guys! Do you know about bitcoin copy-past virus? If you do not know about please visit this tow topics bellow.
1. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2278720.0
2. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1841658.0
I am also affected by this virus some days ago. I collect some tricks to protect from this virus. I have successfully remove this virus from my desktop computer using free version of microsoft essential internet security .
Go to microsoft official web and download the internet security https://support.microsoft.com/bn-bd/help/14210/security-essentials-download
Scan your computer fully. Then remove all detected virus.
Be safe from bitcoin copy past virus!
If you have more easy way you can share in this thread!
Thank you!

You only need a trusted antivirus with an internet security like Kaspersky for you to not be infected by the copy paste virus. If I were you, I wouldn't recommend Microsoft Security Essentials because it is still prone to other virus that steals cryptocurrencies. I also see no need to discuss this further because we already have the easiest way to be safe from that type of virus. Either way, thanks for this informative post.

I tried with avast and Kaspersky free version but failed to remove that. I also used malwarebyte but did not work.

[gesdan]

I seen that virus from that topics, if you copy the address of bitcoin and paste it you will get another address in your paste, I think you can check it twice before you send it, and I suggest you try Linux os or MacOS because as I know that virus is popular in windows user and they don't know about Linux, so right now the Linux is secure than windows

[Chaki]

Every computer or laptop depend on brands also has different anti virus software that are working best for them since they also contract on some computer brand works better on a certain software against virus and malicious software.

[Tankdestroyer]

I tried with avast and Kaspersky free version but failed to remove that. I also used malwarebyte but did not work.

Of course free version of Kaspersky and Avast is not good. Try Kaspersky's paid version, I am quite satisfied with their internet security feature. In avast's case though, I think their paid version is also bad and their service is not worth its price.

Regarding Kapersky, the US government doesn't seem to like them. I'm not saying they're bad or that the allegations against them are true, but it's a factor you may want to consider before using their antivirus.

I just use Kaspersky as an example since I think their paid version of internet security is good(which I am using in my laptop). In my desktop PC(which I always use when doing crypto related things when I am at home), I use ESET Nod32 Antivirus.

[19nataliya12]

Be careful with online services
You should beware of any services that offer the storage of your online funds. Many exchangers and online purses in the past have suffered from security holes and such services are still insufficiently insured and safe to keep funds there, like in a bank. Naturally, you can use other types of bitcoin-purses. Or, you should choose these services very carefully. In addition, two-factor authorization is recommended.

[KorakPawon]

Hi guys! Do you know about bitcoin copy-past virus? If you do not know about please visit this tow topics bellow.
1. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=2278720.0
2. https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=1841658.0
I am also affected by this virus some days ago. I collect some tricks to protect from this virus. I have successfully remove this virus from my desktop computer using free version of microsoft essential internet security .
Go to microsoft official web and download the internet security https://support.microsoft.com/bn-bd/help/14210/security-essentials-download
Scan your computer fully. Then remove all detected virus.
Be safe from bitcoin copy past virus!
If you have more easy way you can share in this thread!
Thank you!

I just heard about it and I have not read the news about it is it really you about the virus? so far I use anti-virus so I have never experienced it and if experienced by me will anyone can help how to solve it.

[luckybit1]

i knew nothing about protecting your computer from bitcoin copy past virus! But , i learnt about now.

[brylle34]

The best way to avoid a copy/paste virus is not to download "risky" executables on the same machine you use to create transactions/store wallets. Also: keep away from risky websites. I mean, if you're browsing the web visiting illegal download sites, download pirated programs, download software from people you don't trust,... you shouldn't be supprised if your pc became infected sooner or later...

I prefer to run linux, don't use the root user unless absolutely necessary, only download binaries from my trusted repos, run clamav on all packages i download (even from trusted sources), make sure my firewall is properly configured and make sure i update my packages regularly.

So far, i haven't had a single virus on my machine (ever).

Thank you for the poster, Thank you sir very informative, after i read this post i started to look for Operating system that is secure and away from viruses and compatible with bitcoin. I want to add up also that Linux is free and The most popular Linux distributions are:

Ubuntu Linux

Linux Mint

Arch Linux

Deepin

Fedora

Debian

openSUSE

you can read more from here https://www.linux.com/what-is-linux

[Kisska2710]

Thanks for this informative article. It's good to know in advance about this virus and to check my computer if it has been infected.

[neliawesome]

Honestly Im not aware at first what is a copy paste virus.Thanks to this post I learned something new.Well for me just be careful everytime you copy an address as what all people here say and double check it before sending.Then its also good to be careful in opening different websites or downloading an app coz it might be the main reason to get a virus.And lastly I will check all the anti virus app that is suggested here so that in case bad things happened I know what to do.

[dmty.0809]

How do I know the computer is exposed to a virus? whether from some ico ads detected the existence of the virus? I really do not know the bitcoin virus in my computer.

[swirox]

just verify the source of each file you are downloading and for sure you will never get any virus