Be privacy conscious

[Franklyn-wood]

Some of our users has posted a lot of privacy and security related post . Especially the ones related to technical security and stuff .

But I create this post for something simple , most of us here in this space we always do different transactions every day (cryptocurrency transactions), and our email always send us authentication code during and others securely messages .

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

There is no way on earth a previously used security code can be reused for another session, whether you delete it or not, it has expired, it's just like 2fA (2 factor authentication) if a reputable CEX's can be easily breached like that, the would've been sued already for having a lax security system,
It is called 2FA for a reason, and that is to add a second layer of security to your account, they usually do that so that if maybe your account is compromised, it can't be easily logged in or accessed unless they have access to your email, and if they have access to your email, there is no amount of deletion that will save your account cause they can even change your password and do whatsoever they want.

We are in a jet world where there are lots of eventions out there with aim of hacking into peoples device
I have also seen some people screen shoot there phrase and password as mean of securing it on there phones for easy access which could be very easy to captured puting the owner of such account into high risk.
Downloaded links or files could also endanger anyone security if the link are to harmfull to document in the phones.

[Grace333]

Some of our users has posted a lot of privacy and security related post . Especially the ones related to technical security and stuff .

But I create this post for something simple , most of us here in this space we always do different transactions every day (cryptocurrency transactions), and our email always send us authentication code during and others securely messages .

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

Yeah, you’re right, but then most of these transactions app that sent that send authentication code to your email, has a time duration of 30 sec or thereabout, but leaving your message notification open is it a good idea, like you said, you might be a target after someone has come across such infos, you never know. On my own end, I lock both my transaction notifications and other messages as well just to be on the safer side, because almost all the time I’ve understand the severity f someone trying to liquidate all you have losses.

[Jegileman]

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

I have never deleted any of those authentication messages in my emails before, the thought has never crossed my mind because I feel those codes can only be used once and cannot be usable again. To enhance the security of such messages, it has been given a time lint that it can expire because of intriguing of any circumstance into your store back where the emails resides in. Crypto security has been enhanced beyond what we may imagine, so we should not feel so relaxed and not convinced to not trust the process of it. The brain behind it has even made provision for stronger security which makes it even more commendable in the long use of it.

[Prince patrick]

A very valid topic to talk about. Most people don't realize how important your privacy is. Someone asked for my phone the other day and I told him that I wouldn't give him my phone because it has some files that I wouldn't want other eyes to see, immediately he saw it like I was bragging or acting too big. Most especially when you are in public, please do not even open your Bitcoin app randomly, do not connect to random network or WiFi. In fact have two devices, use one for outdoors and the other for indoors, the one for outdoors shouldn't have your important files in it. We hear about kidnapping everyday and robbery, privacy isn't about password, it's about protecting yourself, your files and your data from unauthorized access.

[Marvelockg]

At some point, if you know that you carry out frequent transaction and might not be careful enough to delete messages every now and then, it is even better to buy a smaller and not so expensive phone that is mainly used for such transaction, keep it at home and use it for most of your transaction. it might appear too petty and unnecessary but it helps saves you from unnecessary fear and attempt to being too careful.

The main danger is not even that we can be hacked through the passwords because it is usually one time password that expires too soon. the threat is that the days are evil and once someone sees that you are holding a set amount of coin or trading a set amount of coin, it is very possible that they might plan an attack on you.

Privacy consciousness goes hand in hand with security consciousness because a bridge of one can lead to a potential bridge of another.

[Futurexxx]

Some of our users has posted a lot of privacy and security related post . Especially the ones related to technical security and stuff .

But I create this post for something simple , most of us here in this space we always do different transactions every day (cryptocurrency transactions), and our email always send us authentication code during and others securely messages .

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

Weldon bro, this tip dy really helpful for security purposes, because no be everybody know say something like this fit put their security at risk, because ignorance na one thing wey dy really blind most of us here for this space. Honestly speaking, i be one of those people wey no dy delete my messages for my email anyhow, but as you don talk this thing, I go look into it and delete the ones that needs to be deleted, because security na one tin wey if we over look fit cost us something very important financially, so Weldon bro on this update.

[MisFoxie]

I don't understand how dangerous this actually is because most of the time my phone remains locked if a message comes that message will not show on the screen. And if someone can take my device while it is unlocked they will never be able to withdraw from exchange because I have a 2FA lock on the exchange and that authenticator app is kept in the privacy mode of my phone which no one other than me can access.

Speaking of the wallet there is also a lock there that no one other than me can access so considering everything even if someone takes my phone while it is unlocked there is not much possibility of me suffering a major loss.

[Smartvirus]

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

I suppose you must have access to a lot of users email and exchanger informations or devices to note that. 
_{Don’t mind me, just kidding you.}

Don’t mind me, you are obviously right about these things. These are some silent vulnerabilities that we allow to seat around because, we don’t find in it any risk for reasons not limited to;

1. The fact that you can’t use it in getting access to our exchanges after a defined period of time, if at all. (thats in the case of login by links).
2. The mails are just there to notify you of actions taken or to be taken with regards to initiated, on going and completed trade.
3. You got notified on an update or what’s new.

These mails are in itself harmless but in this space, the first step to security is privacy. Stay private, delete these mails and leave no clue for anyone to come across by accident or coincidence, what might make them view you in another light that you would rather wish to avoid.

[coinlary]

The main danger is not even that we can be hacked through the passwords because it is usually one time password that expires too soon. the threat is that the days are evil and once someone sees that you are holding a set amount of coin or trading a set amount of coin, it is very possible that they might plan an attack on you.

There's absolutely no reason to start giving people your phone if you have exchanges and wallet on your mobile device. If you're  a type that cannot  do without  giving out your phone to someone then get a spare phone free of anything related to crypto that can compromise you.

You won't hide norma phone l notifications if they are important to you just as no one mentioned it so that's  basically  your best option. adding a fingerprint and  face verification  to all your apps also helps (this won't safe you from wrenh attack anyway).

The point is , there's no way your device won't  leave a trail , why give anyone ?

[Nasdel4]

It is vital to always be security conscious in whatever we're doing involving lives and property. When you get verification emails, they usually timeout and those codes cannot be reused for another verification after the time that was given which are always very short periods. Although access to your device can lead to security breaches so we should avoid giving our devices out without proper supervision or even avoiding it totally.

[Cityhunter34]

Some of our users has posted a lot of privacy and security related post . Especially the ones related to technical security and stuff .

But I create this post for something simple , most of us here in this space we always do different transactions every day (cryptocurrency transactions), and our email always send us authentication code during and others securely messages .

I have  noticed that most folk don’t delete these messages afterwards, which isn’t safe to me , someone can easily come across in your device and it may endup endangering your live.  If someone gains access to your device and sees those messages, it could put your security and even your life  at risk. So better to play it safe by deleting those emails, whenever you are done with the code , sometime something this simple can save lives .

It is absolutely a good idea, because human beings are not always trustworthy at all. Even your blood brother can easily get jealous of you when you don't take your privacy seriously. So it's very essential for us to always delete it after the transaction is done, because there's no need to keep it in your device.

Personally, I don't usually keep my past transaction details with me, because I don't need to be told before I become security conscious and prevent myself from envy.

[GiftedMAN]

I will advice everyone to be security conscious although those messages  has little time frame before it expires, but it will be better everything is been cleared after transaction to be on the safer side either from  law enforcement or scammers , because if those transactions history are left unclear it can endanger the individual lives or attract problems to them , so to me it’s better one clear every transaction.

I understand the importance of safety and how mindful we should be with our transactions but if it is possible for us to keep the mobile phones or computer where we do all the transactions at home it will be better instead of carrying them along with us every where we go. Transaction histories are also important to have just incase of some things that may occur in the future. I remember a case where someone was asked to get his transaction his to show the proof of his funds so in that case if you get them deleted it becomes a problem especially if it's a case where the security agencies are requesting for it.

[Salahmu]

it's very essential for us to always delete it after the transaction is done, because there's no need to keep it in your device.

Personally, I don't usually keep my past transaction details with me, because I don't need to be told before I become security conscious and prevent myself from envy.

Is good to be security conscious on our assets especially digital assets but however I respect the fact that you usually delete any code sent to your mail and SMS after transaction, but with the experience I have gotten in all the transactions I did I don't think there is any danger a transaction code you have completed would caused to you even if op believes that is not safe because how it works is start whenever you receive code either email or phone it always have few minutes to expire or 30 second to expire and if after those minutes or second you could not use it then you would require another one so actually even if a person sees the expired code there is nothing they will do in your account.

[CryptopreneurBrainboss]

so actually even if a person sees the expired code there is nothing they will do in your account.

No be lie but you have to understand that being privacy cautious doesn't only have to do with you deleting OTPs been sent to you but you hiding the emails or numbers you get those code on as it also add to your security as if scammers was to know those platforms then you can be targeted easily which can lead to them cloning (sending) similar messages to get access and then punishment can be given anytime as far they already have access. When scammers don't know the exact platform to infiltrate you from then it becomes harder for them to make you a victim and that should always be your defence because that's just how to defeat this guys as they can go to any length to hack/scam their victims. Anything that leaves a footprint (something that can be used to trace you) shouldn't be left open to the public so deleting is always a better option.

[Agathamay]

so actually even if a person sees the expired code there is nothing they will do in your account.

No be lie but you have to understand that being privacy cautious doesn't only have to do with you deleting OTPs been sent to you but you hiding the emails or numbers you get those code on as it also add to your security as if scammers was to know those platforms then you can be targeted easily which can lead to them cloning (sending) similar messages to get access and then punishment can be given anytime as far they already have access. When scammers don't know the exact platform to infiltrate you from then it becomes harder for them to make you a victim and that should always be your defence because that's just how to defeat this guys as they can go to any length to hack/scam their victims. Anything that leaves a footprint (something that can be used to trace you) shouldn't be left open to the public so deleting is always a better option.

Though I don't receive OTP via email but rather the google authenticator, I couldn't agree less with you that, scammers always look for possible traces we leave behind to use as tracks to scamming people
And that is why, I always encourage people to implement the 2FA on wallets and exchanges as these will help to create awareness if someone tries  to get access to our wallets.

 people also need to stop talking about their wallet,  money and investment in public places and gatherings because these have lead several people to places they never expected to be as most of them even get attacks almost immediately.

[Cityhunter34]

it's very essential for us to always delete it after the transaction is done, because there's no need to keep it in your device.

Personally, I don't usually keep my past transaction details with me, because I don't need to be told before I become security conscious and prevent myself from envy.

Is good to be security conscious on our assets especially digital assets but however I respect the fact that you usually delete any code sent to your mail and SMS after transaction, but with the experience I have gotten in all the transactions I did I don't think there is any danger a transaction code you have completed would caused to you even if op believes that is not safe because how it works is start whenever you receive code either email or phone it always have few minutes to expire or 30 second to expire and if after those minutes or second you could not use it then you would require another one so actually even if a person sees the expired code there is nothing they will do in your account.

It's not only digital assets, because all of them are valuable to us. Well, I think we all have different ways we do things, so I think it's a matter of decision, since we can't really decide for another person.

But I'm still telling you that keeping them does not add any value at all, because things are actually getting worse this time around. That's the reason why we need to be extra security conscious when dealing with our assets.

[Supreme Donvic]

You are actually right, sometimes even myself I don't delete it, because I feel nothing will happen, but that is a wrong mindset because they can actually use those code to get useful information that can be used against you. This thread has opened my eye more to this things that I usually don't see as anything serious. From henceforth I will always delete any code I use for any online transaction especially those transactions with exchange or my bank. If we actually pay attention to the message that comes with those code they usually warn us not to disclose the code because it can be used against us.

[Cossyblack]

You are actually right, sometimes even myself I don't delete it, because I feel nothing will happen, but that is a wrong mindset because they can actually use those code to get useful information that can be used against you. This thread has opened my eye more to this things that I usually don't see as anything serious. From henceforth I will always delete any code I use for any online transaction especially those transactions with exchange or my bank. If we actually pay attention to the message that comes with those code they usually warn us not to disclose the code because it can be used against us.

Usually I don't delete any messages from my email whether it is an OTP codes which was sent by exchange or deposits message Which is because my email app is always locked. So if someone wants to access my email app then the person has to seek my approval and authorisation which is my consent and password otherwise the person can't be able gain access to it.
Whatever message that's in my email is confidential so even if someone wants to use my email address to send messages,I won't agree to it because the messages are confidential. However, for extra security and to avoid police harassments as authorities sees crypto enthusiasts as scammers or people who into fraud,I will start deleting any of my messages that contains cryptocurrency.

[Out of mind]

Everyone should be aware of security, it is very important for every person. Of course, when we complete a transaction, a message is sent to the email and a code is given there which is confidential. However, if this email is not deleted, then later if the device is in the hands of someone else, they can easily use that code to do many things that can harm us. It is definitely good for us to delete those messages after completing important tasks. Since technology is currently advancing a lot and hackers try to cheat in many ways, we have to be aware in every aspect so that our lives are not at risk. For the safety of our money, we must pay close attention to all the things, these are the most important.