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February 11, 2015, 12:40:12 AM |
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windows and my btcs are safe  but I have been scammed in some exchange like coinmarkt |
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ronaldo40
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February 11, 2015, 06:36:08 AM |
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What about Android?
Most of people who got scammed lost their BTC on shady exchanges, how's OS relevant in this case?
after I use Windows, I have been robbed and now I switched to Android, whether the risk will be higher? Why not buy a hardware wallet ? where can I get it? I do not know about the hardware wallet  |
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kpitti
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February 11, 2015, 07:29:17 AM |
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Good pool. I have MAC OS and my BTC are safe.
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Kprawn
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February 11, 2015, 07:45:24 AM |
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I think the most vunerable OS will be Windows {Hackers will almost always target the OS with the biggest user base}
I use a "bootable disk" when I want to transfer funds or use my wallets from a computer. That way, I can get passed most screen or keyloggers and most virusses with trojans.
Just remember to unplug your harddrive, before you boot up with the bootable disk. {Help to prevent nasty stuff, spreading from the harddrive to the memory, even when you not using it}
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jacktheking
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February 11, 2015, 08:41:12 AM |
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I have never been robbed by anyone - not even in real life! I'm the only person who pick the last option. Yes, my main wallet is on my mobile for easy access.
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So sad! This profile does not appear as the #1 result (on anonymous) Google searches anymore.
Time to be active on the crypto forums again? Proud to be one of the few Legendary members of the Sparkie Red Dot!
Gonna put this on my resume if I ever join a cryptocurrency/blockchain industry!
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sandykho47bt
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February 11, 2015, 08:48:52 AM |
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I use electrum wallet in windows OS & it's safe until now
But, i want to move my wallet to Linux OS if i have more BTC than now
How about add "I use exchange wallet" option
Some people got their bitcoin hacked because it
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Hippie Tech
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All cryptos are FIAT digital currency. Do not use.
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February 11, 2015, 08:51:05 AM |
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This thread would be 100's of pages by now had you included "wasted BTC on this bag of ponzi'd shitcoins".  |
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Somekindabitcoin
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February 11, 2015, 09:00:56 AM |
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Nope. In fact, I created my own 3rd layer of encryption using ultrasound waves. I won't go through the details unless you sign an NDA.
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February 11, 2015, 10:24:25 AM
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Win 7 on 2 desktop computers and I also had a linux wallet on my laptop. Haven't lost a single coin since I got interested in this (over 2 years ago).
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avw1982
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February 11, 2015, 10:25:47 AM |
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I'm using Windows 7 and have never been robbed. I store the most in cold wallets.
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ranochigo
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February 11, 2015, 10:53:27 AM |
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What about Android?
Most of people who got scammed lost their BTC on shady exchanges, how's OS relevant in this case?
after I use Windows, I have been robbed and now I switched to Android, whether the risk will be higher? Why not buy a hardware wallet ? where can I get it? I do not know about the hardware wallet Hardware wallets like Trezor are effective in stopping malware since there are currently no designed for it and they have anti keylogger features. IMO it is a good investment for huge amount of BTC. For small amounts go for paper wallets generated on offline computer. |
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erikalui
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February 11, 2015, 11:51:47 AM |
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I have not been robbed for BTC but whatever OS you use, you should not install any unreliable or untrusted software and beware of the websites you access as any flaw in the security of your browser or OS, you can lose you money.
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February 11, 2015, 12:14:19 PM |
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Given how many topics appear in the forum about people getting robbed, I wanted to throw a POLL to get some stats here. Thanks for participating.
Not everyone on the forum gets robbed because of system hack. Most of the times its a scam they fall prey to. |
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knocte (OP)
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February 11, 2015, 12:39:44 PM |
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Given how many topics appear in the forum about people getting robbed, I wanted to throw a POLL to get some stats here. Thanks for participating.
Not everyone on the forum gets robbed because of system hack. Most of the times its a scam they fall prey to. Already answered this in https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=951188.msg10421063#msg10421063 |
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February 11, 2015, 12:58:53 PM |
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Nope. Never been robbed.
I use a Macbook as my "hot" wallet, but it's password protected twice, and encrypted.
So I think I am safe.
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February 11, 2015, 01:04:45 PM |
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Using Windows and Linux, never been robbed. I use on screen keyboard for input of passwords, never click links in mails and allways encrypt wallet.
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ronaldo40
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February 12, 2015, 07:44:05 AM |
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What about Android?
Most of people who got scammed lost their BTC on shady exchanges, how's OS relevant in this case?
after I use Windows, I have been robbed and now I switched to Android, whether the risk will be higher? Why not buy a hardware wallet ? where can I get it? I do not know about the hardware wallet Hardware wallets like Trezor are effective in stopping malware since there are currently no designed for it and they have anti keylogger features. IMO it is a good investment for huge amount of BTC. For small amounts go for paper wallets generated on offline computer. ohh yeah I've heard it, even once there is one of the web when first launching Trezor giveaway. quite expensive? like its hard to get it in my country |
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LiteCoinGuy
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In Satoshi I Trust
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February 12, 2015, 09:36:05 AM |
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if you use a good antivirus and antimaleware and dont click on every shit link you will never lose 1 BTC, even with Windows. but even that is too complicated for the average joe. so there must be more hardware-wallets and mutlisig transactions: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=899253.0 |
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wadili89
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February 12, 2015, 10:18:47 AM |
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i use windows 7 and my wallets are with blockchain i never got any problem with it and you can get scamed by somone , what do you mean by robbed ? break into wallet ? no i dont think so
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ranochigo
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February 13, 2015, 08:05:12 AM |
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What about Android?
Most of people who got scammed lost their BTC on shady exchanges, how's OS relevant in this case?
after I use Windows, I have been robbed and now I switched to Android, whether the risk will be higher? Why not buy a hardware wallet ? where can I get it? I do not know about the hardware wallet Hardware wallets like Trezor are effective in stopping malware since there are currently no designed for it and they have anti keylogger features. IMO it is a good investment for huge amount of BTC. For small amounts go for paper wallets generated on offline computer. ohh yeah I've heard it, even once there is one of the web when first launching Trezor giveaway. quite expensive? like its hard to get it in my country I would say its expensive for someone storing a tiny Bit of bitcoin but a wise investment of someone storing a hundred or thousand of Bitcoin. Its worth noting that it is not waterproof, though water resistant. It may cause damage to your device since it isn't 100% waterproof. Water will eventually go inside due to high water pressure if submerged for a long time. |
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