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July 15, 2014, 04:06:05 PM |
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Do not fall for these scams when user posts their skype id.
We have seen situation before when someone gets scammed.
How the scam works:
Scammer invites victim to a skype chat, talks about a project, perhaps a new wallet, etc... Sends them the "wallet" which is really malware... which then steals any coins you might have.
I had to post this here because OP locked the other thread.
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July 15, 2014, 04:10:10 PM |
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Just want to clarify the system requirements for the malware. Let me guess. The malware requires Microsoft Windows in order for it to be able to steal your coins.
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jonald_fyookball (OP)
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July 15, 2014, 04:13:14 PM |
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Just want to clarify the system requirements for the malware. Let me guess. The malware requires Microsoft Windows in order for it to be able to steal your coins.
no idea. probably. i havent actually seen the malware , but we saw a poster describe this very scenario a few days ago. just saying, be very careful when someone here wants to skype you for any reason!
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July 15, 2014, 04:13:19 PM |
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Just want to clarify the system requirements for the malware. Let me guess. The malware requires Microsoft Windows in order for it to be able to steal your coins.
I've seen plenty of malware that are .jar
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July 15, 2014, 04:18:31 PM |
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Do not fall for these scams when user posts their skype id.
We have seen situation before when someone gets scammed.
How the scam works:
Scammer invites victim to a skype chat, talks about a project, perhaps a new wallet, etc... Sends them the "wallet" which is really malware... which then steals any coins you might have.
I had to post this here because OP locked the other thread.
I read somewhere that some of the newly launched altcoin wallets are doing this exactly.
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July 15, 2014, 04:22:47 PM |
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this is just aweful. i hate when people steal others bitcoins
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July 15, 2014, 04:40:42 PM |
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Isn't it possible and/or easier to track someone down if you've connected to them by skype? or can you use a proxy to use skype so no one can trace you?
You gotta be really careful about downloading ANYTHING that has not been tested by trusted people!
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July 15, 2014, 04:51:01 PM |
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when you are downloading from random people on skype you should know its fishy.
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July 15, 2014, 05:04:25 PM |
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When I see things like the heading in the subject line of this thread, alarm bells go off that this is "too good to be true" and must be a scam of some kind. Even when I can't tell how it's a scam, any person of average intelligence should know it's a scam...
and if you're below average intelligence then you should let an immediate family member control your finances on a daily basis!
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July 15, 2014, 05:41:03 PM |
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But who is stupid enough to download a random file from a stranger on the internet? Even though I just said that, I know there are plenty of people that do. Almost deserved to be scammed just for a lesson-learned.
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July 15, 2014, 05:44:45 PM |
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But who is stupid enough to download a random file from a stranger on the internet? Even though I just said that, I know there are plenty of people that do. Almost deserved to be scammed just for a lesson-learned.
Yes. Due diligent and self responsibility are the keys for security.
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July 15, 2014, 11:57:45 PM |
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Luckily i was not robbed so far, but i really can't imagine how can someone sleep well with somebody elses money in their pocket. Hackers and thieves should be punished properly for their actions.
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Bitcoin is DEAD
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July 16, 2014, 12:05:21 AM |
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Do not fall for these scams when user posts their skype id.
We have seen situation before when someone gets scammed.
How the scam works:
Scammer invites victim to a skype chat, talks about a project, perhaps a new wallet, etc... Sends them the "wallet" which is really malware... which then steals any coins you might have.
I had to post this here because OP locked the other thread.
Haven't really seen much of this happening but I do appreciate the warning. Hate when people get robbed for their coins for having a moment of poor judgement.
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jonald_fyookball (OP)
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July 16, 2014, 12:37:56 AM |
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Luckily i was not robbed so far, but i really can't imagine how can someone sleep well with somebody elses money in their pocket. Hackers and thieves should be punished properly for their actions.
Indeed...hard for someone like you or me to imagine because we have morals. But many do not.
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July 16, 2014, 05:47:09 AM |
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Good advice for newbies, thanks for posting
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July 16, 2014, 06:03:46 AM |
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But who is stupid enough to download a random file from a stranger on the internet? Even though I just said that, I know there are plenty of people that do. Almost deserved to be scammed just for a lesson-learned.
This. It would take someone extremely naïve (or stupid) to just download a random file from a stranger. Still just the same, I'm sure that this technique will be "improved" upon to prey on newbies.
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July 16, 2014, 06:29:24 AM |
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Use sandboxie to open strange apps. If it made in java then you can decompile it easily to see where it send the data.
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July 16, 2014, 07:44:38 AM |
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Wouldn't the malware be detected by AV or malwarebytes? Since you got me scared but thanks for the heads up... Always good to keep abreast of all the scams.
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July 16, 2014, 07:51:30 AM |
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if its an .exe file, you should at least check before its too late. find more info about it by googling it.
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July 16, 2014, 07:54:27 AM |
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not all viruses are detected by your anti-virus
Just wondering is it possible to include a patch in the malware file so that your anti-virus can't detect the specified virus? Just wondering.
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