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May 15, 2018, 02:29:38 PM
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- We must have our own way to keep our Bitcoin safe. The account we use must have a unique password, and not easily guessed.

- Do not equate account passwords associated with Bitcoin with other accounts such as social media, because it is vulnerable to hack, let alone the followers of its social media a lot.

- Use two-factor or 2FD authentication. Additional security layers are easy to apply. Quite a few apps like Google Authenticator as a 2FD installation provider. In essence, it works as a second security layer after the password. When you've entered a keyword into your account, the system will request a two-factor authentication code. The six-digit code does not need to be memorized because it changes every 30 seconds.

- And one more, do not trust everyone. Suppose we provide information about our Bitcoin account to our Mother, it is not impossible that our mother could just tell it to someone else. With the spread of such information will increase the potential for breaking.
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May 15, 2018, 03:33:57 PM
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the triggering part is password haha, it's too long so i take lots of time to remembering it just in case T_T
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May 15, 2018, 03:49:03 PM
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Uhm, those tips are clearly meant for people who are storing their coins on online wallets, since you're mentioning 2FA.
I would advise against giving away control of your Bitcoins to any company. It's always better to have your own secure wallet, one that gives you control over your private keys.

Two-factor Authentication isn't a perfect solution, it can also be broken in certain instances.

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May 15, 2018, 03:54:48 PM
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the triggering part is password haha, it's too long so i take lots of time to remembering it just in case T_T

Use a password manager like KeePass2[1]. That way, you'd only need to remember one long password(master password), then you're other passwords would be as long as it can for maximum security(at least 40 characters). Just make sure your master password is secure as well.


[1] https://keepass.info/
[2] https://bitwarden.com/

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May 15, 2018, 04:03:04 PM
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Uhm, those tips are clearly meant for people who are storing their coins on online wallets, since you're mentioning 2FA.
I would advise against giving away control of your Bitcoins to any company. It's always better to have your own secure wallet, one that gives you control over your private keys.

Two-factor Authentication isn't a perfect solution, it can also be broken in certain instances.

OP probably had web wallets in mind when wrote this but 2FA is not necessarily pointing to web wallets only. you can have a cold storage with 2FA too.
for example using Electrum you can create a 2 of 3 multi signature wallet with TrustedCoin service which is your 2FA. this would be a desktop wallet which uses this option. it can also be used offline, although offline may be a bit weird setup!

There is a FOMO brewing...
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May 15, 2018, 04:16:53 PM
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There are some basic security measures we must take to keep bitcoins from hackers,
1.Secure your email account
2.Secure your social media account
3.Use unique and powerful passwords for all online accounts
4.Enable two-factor authentication
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May 15, 2018, 04:20:13 PM
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I just recently posted a topic about this on the beginner's section minutes ago.

For anyone who's interested: Topic: [GUIDE] Keeping your crypto secure: DOs and DON'Ts

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May 15, 2018, 05:34:00 PM
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For me i protect my bitcoin by SMS phone verification when i want to access to my bitcoin account from another computer
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May 15, 2018, 05:48:12 PM
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Uhm, those tips are clearly meant for people who are storing their coins on online wallets, since you're mentioning 2FA.
I would advise against giving away control of your Bitcoins to any company. It's always better to have your own secure wallet, one that gives you control over your private keys.

Two-factor Authentication isn't a perfect solution, it can also be broken in certain instances.
I also actually only recommend using Google Authenticator, because I think the level of google security is very high and has been trusted. And the most important thing is we have to stay alert all the time because the risk always try some way to attack you.
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May 15, 2018, 05:55:21 PM
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I have some good ways to full safety your bitcoin wallet.just follow the rules.
1.you can Secure your email account.and you have must be two-factor verification.
3.you can Use unique and most powerful passwords for your wallet.
4.you can do it enable two-factor authentication
If you will follow the Rules, then I hope hacker do not hack your account.

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May 15, 2018, 06:21:07 PM
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Good sharing and thanks for the advice. I think that it will be easy to secure own account for the techie people.
So my additional suggestion is to study a bot on how to make crypto wallet well secured by googling.
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May 15, 2018, 09:04:07 PM
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I appreciate your effort in making sure people's bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are not stolen because it is becoming rampant nowadays. As we read on, I hope we will have people who will share other techniques we can use to keep our wallets safe from hackers.
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May 16, 2018, 01:39:39 AM
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Use a unique email for your account,  use a long and complex password, (for coinbase) setup the Coinbase Vault and two-factor authentication for any send off-site and don't talk about cryptocurrency on social media.
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May 16, 2018, 02:21:22 AM
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- We must have our own way to keep our Bitcoin safe. The account we use must have a unique password, and not easily guessed.

- Do not equate account passwords associated with Bitcoin with other accounts such as social media, because it is vulnerable to hack, let alone the followers of its social media a lot.

- Use two-factor or 2FD authentication. Additional security layers are easy to apply. Quite a few apps like Google Authenticator as a 2FD installation provider. In essence, it works as a second security layer after the password. When you've entered a keyword into your account, the system will request a two-factor authentication code. The six-digit code does not need to be memorized because it changes every 30 seconds.

- And one more, do not trust everyone. Suppose we provide information about our Bitcoin account to our Mother, it is not impossible that our mother could just tell it to someone else. With the spread of such information will increase the potential for breaking.
If you want to be safe try to used trusted wallet like coinbase or trusted wallet in your country so you can deposit some of your money or bitcoin that you are sure that this is safe dont give your private keys or password to anyone save it into offline storage be safe.
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May 16, 2018, 02:50:51 AM
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- We must have our own way to keep our Bitcoin safe. The account we use must have a unique password, and not easily guessed.

- Do not equate account passwords associated with Bitcoin with other accounts such as social media, because it is vulnerable to hack, let alone the followers of its social media a lot.

- Use two-factor or 2FD authentication. Additional security layers are easy to apply. Quite a few apps like Google Authenticator as a 2FD installation provider. In essence, it works as a second security layer after the password. When you've entered a keyword into your account, the system will request a two-factor authentication code. The six-digit code does not need to be memorized because it changes every 30 seconds.

- And one more, do not trust everyone. Suppose we provide information about our Bitcoin account to our Mother, it is not impossible that our mother could just tell it to someone else. With the spread of such information will increase the potential for breaking.
what I do to avoid hackers is to secure my bitcoin wallet, bookmarks bitcoin wallet website, secure private key in offline and in cloud. To prevent hackers it depends on us who overcame it
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May 16, 2018, 03:21:47 AM
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Many are newcomers, unaware of the risks and security holes in the complicated yet lucrative world of cryptocurrency, making them easy prey for hackers and cyberthiefs.
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May 16, 2018, 03:27:55 AM
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2f authenticator since 2015
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May 16, 2018, 03:30:44 AM
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The bitcoin wallet client is the most effective way to ensure the security of bitcoin, because only you have the secret keys. Don't put your eggs in one basket, for example, put a small amount of money on a computer, server or smartphone for daily expenses, and then save the remaining bitcoins with the "cold storage". Both methods have strong passwords. Multiple signatures are another way to enhance security.
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May 16, 2018, 03:41:20 AM
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Simple Tips Keeping Your Bitcoin From Hackers,
1. You should be more careful about entering email and password.
2. You must be more careful in storing your wallet.
3. The wallet should always be locked with a private key. and security
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May 16, 2018, 03:52:10 AM
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If you are storing bitcoin in your computer for sure you need to have protected computer and have an updated computer and anti-virus but as well you need to have a password on your wallet to make sure that no one will be able to access it or to make transfers but mostly for me I just used the two-factor or the authentication which is pretty good and it really gives a security in your account. You should not tell anyone that you have a bitcoin or that where your bitcoin is stored, for me I never tell anyone except my family but they don't know how it works and where do I store it to make a privacy with my coins.
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