Smartphones aren't spywares attack proof

[CaVO32]

There are so many apps that run on your smartphone even you know about it, that´s why every expert recommends avoiding all mobile wallet apps. More to that we do not even know about mobile security as much as we know about the computer´s security.

That is right. One time, I had this smartphone, not a known brand but I was wondering why suddenly there is a particular app appearing even if I haven't installed that app. Also, I experienced on the same phone that another camera app was suddenly running on the background and not my official camera app. So we don't know what the developers programmed in your phone so be careful in installing wallet apps in your phone. I prefer using my computer and configure my firewalls instead.

[numpadxx5]

I personally don't like using laptops or desktops to store my coins or tokens because I know how fast PC can get compromised compare to using mobile wallet but are mobile wallet 100% proof to attacks? Nope, today i will like to share few ways that your smartphones can easily get compromised and lost your recovery seed in the process

1. Root Access

Yes I know many like tweaking their smartphones, installing new ROMs on your phone to change the looks and have better butter smooth OS but what you don't know is that there bad apps out there that can take control of your phone through root access that you have installed, root access gives access to some spyware apps that will stay hidden in your OS.

2. Unofficial Keyboard Apps

Are you the type that loves fancy keyboards? Well this is for you, there are few keyboard applications on playstore that keeps every single words you type through these keyboards and store into cloud for the keyboard app developer, that moment that you are busy typing in your recovery seed these keyboards are busing storing into cloud.

Be wise, till date some people don't know how their recover seed get compromised, all they see is someone sent out some Bitcoin from their wallets and they start crying of loss, be very careful with your smartphones and whatever apps you got running on them.

Im aware of rooting your phone can be vulnerable if your trying to installed apps with a roots access . But it my first time knowing there are also keylogger not only on computers but in mobile phones via downloading keyboards. BTW im using downloaded keyboards.

[Buttercup123]

For me smartphones are one of the worst things you can use to store your crypto.

If you think otherwise, I have one question for you. If anything breaks in your phione will you be able to fix it by yourself or will you leave it at a shop for repairs? If you have the knowledge be my guest but the moment you'll give it away the risk of you losing everything goes up exponentially.

I know how to fix my computer but can't repair any phone damage so for me the choice is obvious.

I don't think it not, it's all depend how you secure it. If you don't use any security measure it's like living your wallet open to others. My wallet has 2fa security and finger print scanner security even your phone does break and they fixed it they cannot access the app without any password.

[KaratX]

Most new smartphones comes with strong CPU like latest Qualcomm and even the generic MTK devices with 8.0 or 9.0 came with very tough recovery mode to jailbreak, they are hard to root now and I don't see why anyone will go through the stress, it's not worth it, better get a separate phone with 4.0 or 5.0 to do some ROM installations on

[shoreno]

Most new smartphones comes with strong CPU like latest Qualcomm and even the generic MTK devices with 8.0 or 9.0 came with very tough recovery mode to jailbreak, they are hard to root now and I don't see why anyone will go through the stress, it's not worth it, better get a separate phone with 4.0 or 5.0 to do some ROM installations on

yeah this is why my phone has not been root yet  . i do look for way to root it but i have failed and give up already but let say if its rooted now i think i will still not proceed  knowing that rooting can be dangerous to my coins because i do store passwords and private keys on my phone too aside from my laptop  but i am not a fan of those typing apps or keyboard apps  . i only love to download anything with being careless of my security but that was before too when im not yet busy on my blockchain/crypto carreer   .

[Towerbreeze]

Clicking on bad links can get your phone compromised as well, I call this trick Phishing, might happen through mails or just a website that isn't secured, but it's true that mobile phones are less likely to get compromised unlike PC

[havoc928]

Most new smartphones comes with strong CPU like latest Qualcomm and even the generic MTK devices with 8.0 or 9.0 came with very tough recovery mode to jailbreak, they are hard to root now and I don't see why anyone will go through the stress, it's not worth it, better get a separate phone with 4.0 or 5.0 to do some ROM installations on

yeah this is why my phone has not been root yet  . i do look for way to root it but i have failed and give up already but let say if its rooted now i think i will still not proceed  knowing that rooting can be dangerous to my coins because i do store passwords and private keys on my phone too aside from my laptop  but i am not a fan of those typing apps or keyboard apps  . i only love to download anything with being careless of my security but that was before too when im not yet busy on my blockchain/crypto carreer   .

In my opinion, smartphone has their own security method that is contained in the operating system. Especially iOS system of Apple, it's a closed system that only allow authorized applications to be installed! It helps protect the phone from outside threats. Once you jaibreak your phone, you just unlock the door and believe that you can yourself defend the outside threats without need a dog to warn you!

[IMAR]

It didn't know that rooting/jailbraking your phone can lead for someone stealing your wallet. which can be scary honestly. But before tweaking your phone you must always know the risk you are facing before doing it. But if you use an app for being your main wallet. well I can't recommend that especially if you have a large sum of money. So i recommend you buying a external wallet like a ledger.

[South Park]

Rooting your device gives you deep access to the system, and it also puts your phone at risk of being attacked by unauthorized applications. When you use your phone, it's best to leave it in its original state and never try to root it

Well, rooting your smartphone to give its root access is completely normal in my view. As long as you don't give the root access to unknow or unofficial app that not coming from google play store, you will be fine.

But the issue is that we are talking about cryptocurrencies here where you only have one chance to do things right, if for some reason you make a mistake then you are going to lose your coins and never get them back, when faced with two choices about how to store your coins one that is riskier and one that is safer always pick the safer alternative, there is no point to expose yourself and your coins to the risk of installing the wrong app, always take a look at the reviews and the permissions those apps ask from you before installing them.

[Minerall]

Using a smartphone, it’s very easy to follow us, easy to observe and control. It seems to be a harmless thing, but it can have an effect on us.

[bits4books]

You just added two of the many personal network security tips here. This applies not only to coins but in principle to life on the Internet. As for me, the best way to store and communicate with your crypto savings is to have an encrypted VM with the necessary Linux distrib and not fall for phishing. This is enough to avoid losing everything because of a ridiculous digital hygiene error.

[Krabby]

I personally don't like using laptops or desktops to store my coins or tokens because I know how fast PC can get compromised compare to using mobile wallet but are mobile wallet 100% proof to attacks? Nope, today i will like to share few ways that your smartphones can easily get compromised and lost your recovery seed in the process

I know that computers are usually vulnerable to viruses but it's really convenient for work. High security phones like Black Berry or Iphone are great, but it doesn't work with many apps. Your job will take a lot of time. Why don't we buy a cheap laptop and just use it for work? I can buy a laptop for $ 300 and can use it for my work without worrying about getting a virus or anything. how do you think guys?

[Twinkledoe]

You just added two of the many personal network security tips here. This applies not only to coins but in principle to life on the Internet. As for me, the best way to store and communicate with your crypto savings is to have an encrypted VM with the necessary Linux distrib and not fall for phishing. This is enough to avoid losing everything because of a ridiculous digital hygiene error.

I believe we should always be aware with our activities in the net, whether you are using your phone, laptop or desktop. The risk is everywhere but you can minimize or totally avoid it if you are being careful also with your activities. Avoid clicking unknown sites to you especially those offering rewards that suddenly pop out on your screen.

[FloridaKid]

Get a better smartphone instead with high security functions like face recognition for your apps, you can use this to lock your crypto wallet, I use three on my phone

1. 2FA
2. Finger print
3. Strong password combination

Still don't click on links that use http instead of secured https.

[takana212]

At present cybercrime continues to increase along with the rapid development of technology, therefore we as cryptocurrency users must be extra careful in installing applications on our smartphones so that our cryptocurrency assets are safe and protected.

[tsaroz]

Yes, there have been a recent study that found many popular apps like Tik Tok and Newyork times are uploading the clipboard data of users to their server. Imagine what would happen if someone misused that and obtained the private key that we generally copy paste. Just a day ago I needed to make a bitpay payment and needed an electrum wallet to scan a code. All I did was sent my private key through ethereum and copy pasted it to electrum mobile app. Just imagine how easy would be for the apps to know my private key.

[bits4books]

You just added two of the many personal network security tips here. This applies not only to coins but in principle to life on the Internet. As for me, the best way to store and communicate with your crypto savings is to have an encrypted VM with the necessary Linux distrib and not fall for phishing. This is enough to avoid losing everything because of a ridiculous digital hygiene error.

I believe we should always be aware with our activities in the net, whether you are using your phone, laptop or desktop. The risk is everywhere but you can minimize or totally avoid it if you are being careful also with your activities. Avoid clicking unknown sites to you especially those offering rewards that suddenly pop out on your screen.

Yes lol. I think that in 2020 people already have a basic understanding of such simple things - there is nothing new in this. It is no longer the time when people are led to the offer to subscribe to the sound of a call for "just" $ 10 / day or believe in "letters of happiness from African princes". Those who currently do not know at least the initial rules of digital safety and hygiene - how do they even get to the Internet?

[Claudio99]

You just added two of the many personal network security tips here. This applies not only to coins but in principle to life on the Internet. As for me, the best way to store and communicate with your crypto savings is to have an encrypted VM with the necessary Linux distrib and not fall for phishing. This is enough to avoid losing everything because of a ridiculous digital hygiene error.

I believe we should always be aware with our activities in the net, whether you are using your phone, laptop or desktop. The risk is everywhere but you can minimize or totally avoid it if you are being careful also with your activities. Avoid clicking unknown sites to you especially those offering rewards that suddenly pop out on your screen.

Yes lol. I think that in 2020 people already have a basic understanding of such simple things - there is nothing new in this. It is no longer the time when people are led to the offer to subscribe to the sound of a call for "just" $ 10 / day or believe in "letters of happiness from African princes". Those who currently do not know at least the initial rules of digital safety and hygiene - how do they even get to the Internet?

I don't accept this, it's plain easy to get virus and Trojans  on your PC than when using your mobile, all those spyware anonymous softwares works faster on PC, to me mobile is still four steps safer than PC

[bits4books]

You just added two of the many personal network security tips here. This applies not only to coins but in principle to life on the Internet. As for me, the best way to store and communicate with your crypto savings is to have an encrypted VM with the necessary Linux distrib and not fall for phishing. This is enough to avoid losing everything because of a ridiculous digital hygiene error.

I believe we should always be aware with our activities in the net, whether you are using your phone, laptop or desktop. The risk is everywhere but you can minimize or totally avoid it if you are being careful also with your activities. Avoid clicking unknown sites to you especially those offering rewards that suddenly pop out on your screen.

Yes lol. I think that in 2020 people already have a basic understanding of such simple things - there is nothing new in this. It is no longer the time when people are led to the offer to subscribe to the sound of a call for "just" $ 10 / day or believe in "letters of happiness from African princes". Those who currently do not know at least the initial rules of digital safety and hygiene - how do they even get to the Internet?

I don't accept this, it's plain easy to get virus and Trojans  on your PC than when using your mobile, all those spyware anonymous softwares works faster on PC, to me mobile is still four steps safer than PC

I do not know what you need to download from the network/what sites to go to in order to catch any Trojans or other viruses in 2020. I have a lot of friends who already using pc for 5-6 years without antivirus software (except for an annual check (just for peace of mind)) and there are no viruses. Maybe we surf different Internet?

[NeuroticFish]

I do not know what you need to download from the network/what sites to go to in order to catch any Trojans or other viruses in 2020. I have a lot of friends who already using pc for 5-6 years without antivirus software (except for an annual check (just for peace of mind)) and there are no viruses. Maybe we surf different Internet?

It depends on what OS one has - Linux is much safer than Windows - but since you said that they actually check their PCs, they probably have Windows.
It depends on what firewall they have - and nowadays even routers help on that.
It depends on what they install from the internet, just simply browsing (with a proper browser, not IE) usually won't harm.
And it depends on how they check their PCs, some viruses are pretty good at hiding themselves and afaik installing/running an antivirus when their are already there may not find them (however, booting from an antivirus CD should solve this too).

All in all, it's highly possible to have clean computer if one knows what he's doing.

I don't accept this, it's plain easy to get virus and Trojans  on your PC than when using your mobile, all those spyware anonymous softwares works faster on PC, to me mobile is still four steps safer than PC

Sure. Dream on.
Google play store had more than once malicious code on it. Install the bad app and your phone is set. And most probably you will not find that out.
Even manufacturers spy big time on the users, of course, whey may not look for passwords, but it's still spyware. (On the other hand, the most welcomed spyware is Windows 10).
Ah, and spyware is for spying you. One doesn't need that much speed for that. It's not botnet/mining.
However, feeling so safe about your smartphone is a mistake.