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October 31, 2023, 04:46:25 PM
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This is a very important point you have made here OP. Many people ignore the security aspect of their account since it feels safe with them alone while they have forgotten that hackers are everywhere and here on this platform. The issue of password is one thing people neglect too much. Many people save their passwords on Google cloud and other available third parties which they install on their devices to allow for storage of passwords and other details which is very risky. I will advise that members should save their passwords elsewhere and away from cloud savings  to protect their login information so that hackers can not gain access to their accounts. This is still applicable to every other website activities one engage him or herself with.

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There are several different types of Bitcoin clients. The most secure are full nodes like Bitcoin Core, but full nodes are more resource-heavy, and they must do a lengthy initial syncing process. As a result, lightweight clients with somewhat less security are commonly used.
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October 31, 2023, 07:27:50 PM
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OP your post is good, you took some of the privacy tips for the users, even users can enhance this by using Tor, VPNs and they can sue strong passcodes etc, etc.

The important part is you can really recover if your account gets hacked, using a signed message from your wallet, Even I have done it yet, I'm waiting for the highest rank to achieve also I used to follow some of the safety tips as well, still I think those who care a lot about their account should sign a message.

From this topic you've reminded me as well, So I'll buy some time to sign a message as well for my account's safety, thanks, buddy. You should edit the topic and this method as well I can see most of the members recommended it.

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October 31, 2023, 08:04:14 PM
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Signing with your bitcoin address will remove all this hassle at once. You don't have access to your email anymore; if you cannot remember your password don't worry. If you have a signed bitcoin address and still have access to it, you can recover your account with little effort.

1.Always be sure to use a secure internet connection before logging in to your account as using unsecure connections exposes you to cyber threats which in some cases may lead to account ban due to using an IP with record of some units of evil on the forum.

2.limit your logining into your account via public cafes or computer centers as this can pose threats to your login details such as email and password.if possible avoid using public cyber cafes for logging in, instead stick to using a particular personal device this will make it even easier to monitor your IP logins using this function below.

Many forum users use the Tor browser to avoid IP detection. Some even use VPN to keep their location private.

I agree with you about the public network part. Using a public network to long into any sort of account can be dangerous as sometimes hacker use this type of network to do social engineering to hack user accounts.

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November 01, 2023, 11:23:32 AM
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Many forum users use the Tor browser to avoid IP detection. Some even use VPN to keep their location private.
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Doesn't using both tools really have the same goal? The difference is that Tor is free and it's a browser like any other with the difference that it provides the best level of privacy you can get at the moment. On the other hand, any VPN, regardless of whether it is paid or free, is a far worse option considering that it stores user data and shares it at the request of the authorities.

Of course, people use VPNs a lot more because that way their surfing speed is much higher than is the case with Tor, which is still much more sophisticated in terms of the privacy it provides, but because of that it is also a little more demanding to use.

But Tor cannot provide absolute anonymity, because if you have done something very bad, there are security services that can find your real location, regardless of how you tried to hide it.

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November 01, 2023, 03:34:27 PM
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Many forum users use the Tor browser to avoid IP detection. Some even use VPN to keep their location private.
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Doesn't using both tools really have the same goal? The difference is that Tor is free and it's a browser like any other with the difference that it provides the best level of privacy you can get at the moment. On the other hand, any VPN, regardless of whether it is paid or free, is a far worse option considering that it stores user data and shares it at the request of the authorities.

Of course, people use VPNs a lot more because that way their surfing speed is much higher than is the case with Tor, which is still much more sophisticated in terms of the privacy it provides, but because of that it is also a little more demanding to use.

But Tor cannot provide absolute anonymity, because if you have done something very bad, there are security services that can find your real location, regardless of how you tried to hide it.

You are right about them but some people prefer to use a VPN instead of TOR because there is some inconvenience for them when using TOR. The Tor browser doesn't store user login details so a user needs to log in every time he restarts the browser. Many avoid using TOR for this reason but there can be other issue but I don't use TOR for that. Also TOR seems slow which you already stated in your comments. 

To be honest the level of hacking is happening in the industry these days I am also thinking about using TOR no matter how inconvenience it will be for me. Online security is more important than having too much comfort using the browser.

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November 01, 2023, 04:41:13 PM
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Wow OP you have really done a good job putting all this together, it would really help a lot of newbies here who come to forum without learning how to ise the search button. Old members must have definitely come across similar posts in the past, I myself have come across similar post but anyways it is good to bring it up once more since most of the old threads would be difficult for newbies to find.

Security is one of the most important section of the crypto space and internet as a whole.Security in the internet simply refers to measures we take to prevent our device, assets or  privacy from cyber threats or attacks associated with the internet.Alot of persons spend much time on this forum while others spend little intervals of time on the forum however both categories of users require security measures to protect their accounts from hacks and other cyber threats.below is a series of things one can do to protect them from such threats.
A lot of people may think the term “security” may be over hyped and are careless in handling their online accounts  and it have seen a lot of of them lose their assets and accounts. In the internet and crypto space security is the most important thing one need to learn before any other thing else. It no news how scam is rampant on the internet and since we can’t locate ourselves physically a lot of people use this as an opportunity to scam others so we should always be careful how we interact with people on the internet and not give out personal informations.

2.limit your logining into your account via public cafes or computer centers as this can pose threats to your login details such as email and password.if possible avoid using public cyber cafes for logging in, instead stick to using a particular personal device this will make it even easier to monitor your IP logins using this function below.

This is a very important point because when you log in to your account with different devices it increases the chances of your account being compromised as your account is being exposed. Having a private device where only you can access your account is the best because when there is a new log in to your account from a different device you will be logged out from your main device so one can easily know when there is a log in attempt.

3.Avoid using similar or same passwords on majority of your accounts or logins on different platforms.(try to make your passwords distinct and different.)
A lot of people are used to this practice of having same password for all their social media accounts and platforms which is a risky practice because once one account password is compromised then every other accounts is compromised and can easily be accessed. Just as OP mentioned it’s best to have a different password for each accounts.

5. Use the forum hide email address button to conceal your email.This feature is usually turned on by default for added security. However here is a guide to setting it up.
This is a good point and newbies should take note of this, their accounts might not be useful for hackers now but in the near future when they have increased in rank losing their account will be painful after moving up the rank so it’s better to safeguard your accounts from the earliest days so you don’t regret being careless in the future.
 

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November 02, 2023, 11:23:16 AM
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You are right about them but some people prefer to use a VPN instead of TOR because there is some inconvenience for them when using TOR. The Tor browser doesn't store user login details so a user needs to log in every time he restarts the browser. Many avoid using TOR for this reason but there can be other issue but I don't use TOR for that. Also TOR seems slow which you already stated in your comments. 

That "problem" you're talking about is actually a big advantage because saving passwords inside the browser itself is a big risk and no one should use that way of saving passwords. Although it is true that Tor does not offer the best speed because the traffic is redirected through several levels, it is not as bad as some people think, if things get really slow you can always change the "tor circuit" in a very simple and fast way.

To be honest the level of hacking is happening in the industry these days I am also thinking about using TOR no matter how inconvenience it will be for me. Online security is more important than having too much comfort using the browser.

It's not just about hacking protection, but privacy protection in the sense that you protect your personal data from all those who misuse it. Considering that Tor is completely free, I see no reason why anyone should avoid trying it.

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