Now that the MM wallet has been hacked, what should I do?
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Can you not change the wallet connected to the node? Can't you also use another better wallet that is not a web wallet? Just saying this because one thing j hate about Metamask wallet is that it is vulnerable to hacks because it is a web wallet. There will be a way you can change the wallet or address that can be used.
No, according to Strongblock's website, you cannot switch a node to a different wallet address. So, I have no idea what to do when it comes time for the to claim the rewards, because in doing that the rewards are transferred to the wallet. In this case, that's the one that was compromised. See here (the 10th question):
https://strongblock.com/faq.html
I am not familiar with Metamask, but after finding out how you've got hacked and clean up the system if needed, you should consider the old wallet compromised and create a new clean wallet.
And I keep preaching it: consider buying a hardware wallet.
I do have a hardware wallet. I was using Metamask because this wallet is required to set up the Strongblock node. There's no way around it. It will only connect to Metawallet and this was actually my 1st time even using this wallet.
First thing that you need to do is to remember that aside from signing up through strongblock's node. What are the other applications that you've probably signed up and applications that have downloaded that required you to sign in through metamask.
I've been using metamask for a long time and if there's some unfamiliar websites that are requiring me to sign up and it's forcing me to do so, I'm closing quickly the browser.
Never use that wallet anymore, don't deposit anymore any amount.
When I set up the Strongblock node, that was my 1st time using Metamask. The app was downloaded on my phone and never used. In setting up the node I downloaded a Chrome extension on my computer. During this process I was only using Strongnode, Metamask, and Traderjoexyz's site.
I set my Metamask wallet up to be a chrome extension on my computer yesterday and someone hacked into it and stole all of my coins/tokens. The thing is, I'd just signed up for a program where you create nodes thru Strongblock and get paid passive income to host that node on the ethereum network, meaning that node is connected/Affiliated with your wallet. There is no reversing it and you have to have the node associated with a wallet. Now that the MM wallet has been hacked, what should I do?
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Unfortunately, there is no way to recover your coins because transactions in the blockchain are generally considered irreversible if several confirmations have already taken place. Regarding the reasons hackers were able to break your wallet, it is not easy to identify the problem and how that exactly happened because you have given us too little information. For example, did you check if strongblock domain was genuine? It may be you have fallen victim to a phishing website that steals sensitive user information or makes you sign fake transactions. How do you store your Metamask seed phrase and password? Do you have them written up on a piece of paper or in Notepad, which is on the same device you installed the wallet?
I do understand that I cannot recover my coins. My biggest concern is the possible access to my Strongblock nodes. I bought 3 and they cost me a lot of money. I checked the strongblock site and it appeared to be the same one that all the youtube tutorials I watched on how to set the strongblock node up used. It is strongblock.com.
I have gone back to review one of youtube clips over and over and the difference I am noticing is that when I go to "strongblock.com" it takes me to the home page. When the youtuber is putting in strongblock.com, his home page says "strongblock.com/index.html". When I go to manually put in "strongblock.com/index.html", however, it takes me to the exact same page that strongblock.com is.
When I downloaded the Metamask Chrome extension it asked me for my seed phrase. Since I'd never downloaded it on my computer before, I figured it was legitimate and that it was trying to authenticate my account. I really think this is where I messed up. Since the URL's of everything appeared to be legitimate I thought it was ok. I've seen one youtuber say it may ask for that during initial set up but that you should never have to enter that info again. My seed phrase was not stored online; I have them written down.
I'm devastated and not sure where to go from here. I can get over the lost eth and avax token they took out of my MM wallet. I'm just concerned about the hefty investment made in the 3 nodes. It would take me at least 4-5 months to recoup that based on the current price of the STRONG token and the amount of reward percentage they're paying out.
In the meanwhile, I have removed the Chrome extension. Is there a suggested method for claiming my rewards when it's time?? I'd planned to claim them once a month as to avoid recurring gas fees. Should I just install the MM when I'm ready to claim them, move the coins, and then off the wallet really fast? I at least want to get my investment back IF the hacker doesn't take that. I figure I have nothing else to loose..If I dont do it the coins are lost...If I try to move the coins really fast at least there's a slight chance of it going unnoticed by the hacker.
Now that the MM wallet has been hacked, what should I do?
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Can you not change the wallet connected to the node? Can't you also use another better wallet that is not a web wallet? Just saying this because one thing j hate about Metamask wallet is that it is vulnerable to hacks because it is a web wallet. There will be a way you can change the wallet or address that can be used.
He connects his wallet to a decentralized application for running a node. There's no way to change the receiving address since the wallet itself is the OP account to run that node. I doubt too the website that OP describing for running a node. I believe that is the main reason why his Metamask has been hacked since he allowed it to access his wallet when he connects it there for running a node.
@OP, Can you share the website you use so that we can check and verify the root of your loss. If you didn't connect your wallet to any dapps, Then its 100% sure that you are using a fake node services.
Hi, I used strongblock.com. I did connect my wallet to the Uniswap at app.uniswap.org. I used this to convert the ETH token to the STRONG token, which is used to set up the node.
On another venture I was trying to buy TIME token to stake on the Wonderland site. With that I had to convert AVAX token to TIME and I used the JoeTrader site at
https://traderjoexyz.com/#/home.
Both my remaining eth and avax were stolen.
Did you set up the nodes yourself or did you have someone else do it for you?
Also, did you verify the extension being added, the Strongblock Ponzi or project is becoming quite popular and this is sure to attract scammers who would create fake versions to get into user's wallets.
Now that the MM wallet has been hacked, what should I do?
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There's really nothing you can do as the coins are already gone besides checking for the loophole and ensuring it does not affect any other app on your device.
How do I ensure nothing else on my device is affected?
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