A Serious Bitcoin Security Warning!!! - page 2.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

QR codes has been giving people the very convenience people had been looking for, Imaging making transactions just by scanning a code. But this QR codes are also prone to counterfeiting and manipulations especially if handed to the wrong hands. So for people to avoid being victimized by QR code scams, make sure to only use QRs that are from a trusted source and are not from anywhere around the internet. No one is to be blame if you've got yourself into scams for you are the one who decides what will you let to happen.

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Quote from: robelneo on October 24, 2019, 08:21:20 AM

I am not aware of this but I'm not using a QR code and there is a warning

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"[As QR] codes are not humanly readable, it opens an avenue for fraud," added ZenGo's Tal Be'ery.

This will cast a bad light in using QR code for now on because it is not readable, there is no way to know if the code is real of from a different address, I will not advise people to stop using it, but they know that something like this exists and they have to take extra precaution when dealing with QR code.

You can't encourage people to stop using QR code , instead encourage them to use only the QR code from the trusted provider ... not from a random free websites, it must be well known provider/generator so whenever there's something wrong you can take something further.

It's not secret anymore, it's not surprised ... your data is never safe online. Instead blaming the tool or something else, how about to level up your personal ability to defend your own data in this digital era? in this interrelated computing era? It's inevitable that you are at risk once you get connected to internet, once you get connected with other devices.

QR code is fine , the users not .

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Quote from: robelneo on October 24, 2019, 08:21:20 AM

I am not aware of this but I'm not using a QR code and there is a warning

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"[As QR] codes are not humanly readable, it opens an avenue for fraud," added ZenGo's Tal Be'ery.

This will cast a bad light in using QR code for now on because it is not readable, there is no way to know if the code is real of from a different address, I will not advise people to stop using it, but they know that something like this exists and they have to take extra precaution when dealing with QR code.

Extra caution.is always a good thing, it can't never be too much. Even before that information I always double checked. New technologies often exclude human factor or put it to minimun and it's good to use advantages that gives us but always be aware of potential issues.

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I am not aware of this but I'm not using a QR code and there is a warning

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"[As QR] codes are not humanly readable, it opens an avenue for fraud," added ZenGo's Tal Be'ery.

This will cast a bad light in using QR code for now on because it is not readable, there is no way to know if the code is real of from a different address, I will not advise people to stop using it, but they know that something like this exists and they have to take extra precaution when dealing with QR code.

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I remember this was the case when I was about to share some methods about convenient payment using Bitcoin in our local board. The site that I was getting on how to get an easy QR code for a Bitcoin address is a scam. because when I am getting the QR code for my BTC address, a different address would appear if I tried to scan the QR code I made from that site. That's why when I read this, I can relate because I was closed to get scammed by that site.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

and after the CTRL-C controversial now the next target is QR code?wow these hackers are best of all best in creating everything that can take advantage the weaknesses of every individuals.i'm just thinking why this people did not use their skills and abilities in doing things legally.why not instead of getting money from others is they work to help others
but we already knew the answer and that is impossible for them to change because that is their life and thats what they choose to do

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This is really terrible because the technology is as sophisticated as bitcoin and using QR code can have loopholes that can be used to steal the assets of the owner, but for the moment I have never experienced this incident because I do not use other applications to make transactions using bitcoin.

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Quote from: EdvinZ on October 24, 2019, 03:05:37 AM

There are no invulnerable assets. Funds from your Bank card can also be stolen by a special device. Cash is also unsafe to carry around — man can be robbed. Cryptocurrencies are not safe, as it turned out, even when using technology such as QR codes. All security is shifted to the shoulders of a person one way or another. It is necessary to strictly follow all existing recommendations for the safety of any money, to increase the degree of their protection.

it is true that there are no assets now for us that are truly safe because current technology is increasing with advanced technology now it is very easy for criminals to steal our assets let alone digita currency assets like bitcoin they use technology like making bitcoin third party qr address codes so we are more careful when sending bitcoin.

In any ways be careful, though QR is a fastest way to send our address which happens not to be fully secured, it's better to use the normal sending of address but just double check it and send only on verified users. Be careful not to be pushed by any websites and in putting our QR and address, scammers always find their way to tricked us.

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Quote from: EdvinZ on October 24, 2019, 03:05:37 AM

There are no invulnerable assets. Funds from your Bank card can also be stolen by a special device. Cash is also unsafe to carry around — man can be robbed. Cryptocurrencies are not safe, as it turned out, even when using technology such as QR codes. All security is shifted to the shoulders of a person one way or another. It is necessary to strictly follow all existing recommendations for the safety of any money, to increase the degree of their protection.

it is true that there are no assets now for us that are truly safe because current technology is increasing with advanced technology now it is very easy for criminals to steal our assets let alone digita currency assets like bitcoin they use technology like making bitcoin third party qr address codes so we are more careful when sending bitcoin.

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Quote from: Sadlife on October 24, 2019, 05:24:21 AM

Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

where do we go from here?almost everything that accessible to crypto has been surrounded by this scammers and hackers,almost everyday there is expositions of their bad activities until when this can be stopped?
sometimes i am afraid of checking my wallets because was thinking that something or someone already hacked me though i am always keeping all the precautions,but we knew how great these bad elements in victimizing people,how i wish they could be poked by their conscience and stop this doings

This isn't just about crypto dude, everything that is been use by human is attracted to vulnerability, people engage in bad activities in every aspect of life i don't see why it is different in crypto, the only thing one can do is to apply extra security if you can or know how, the only sad news is that the more people try to protect themselves by increasing security the more this scammers, hackers get even better.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

where do we go from here?almost everything that accessible to crypto has been surrounded by this scammers and hackers,almost everyday there is expositions of their bad activities until when this can be stopped?
sometimes i am afraid of checking my wallets because was thinking that something or someone already hacked me though i am always keeping all the precautions,but we knew how great these bad elements in victimizing people,how i wish they could be poked by their conscience and stop this doings

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You really need to be incredibly wary with everything related to cryptocurrencies. It's an incredible risk and incredible income, that scammers want to get hold of.

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Quote from: hello_good_sir on October 24, 2019, 02:50:17 AM

Nothing new. Most of the new tricks and scams that a lot of people are seeing nowadays just prey on the careless and stupid, and just try profit off people who think downloading random apps would work.

This is a lot worse though. Even though I am not a huge Apple fan, they do manage their app system very well and they have always rarely let intrusive and malware on their systems. Android's play store is very open and they don't really aggressively delete and alter apps as much as Apple and it's pretty apparent with these QR code users being so popular.

Just avoid QR codes in general. I've only ever copy pasted addresses and then checked the last 3 digits and first 3 before confirming a transaction.

This teaches us to be wiser and more careful in installing and choosing trusted apps. nothing is really safe on the internet, hackers are always looking for loopholes to be able to take over your wallet. only use the official app, don't try the new app even though it offers many advantages.
as you explained, on some devices it is not very powerful in filtering crime from the device app.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

That's not quite surprising. Online and hot wallets are one of the most vulnerable wallets in the market. And this exploit, though clever, should be pinned down. A seemingly harmless bitcoin address generator could steal your precious bitcoins in an instant. It's a good read and warning for newcomers. Storing bitcoin should be treated as a real asset, that is, to carefully store and manage your bitcoins. Cold storage and hardware wallets are still more secured than these hot wallets.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

This is not about bitcoin security, It is a user's responsibility to be careful not to use some random QR code generator from 3rd party and suspicious websites. In fact, Almost all bitcoin wallets have built-in QR code generator why use these untrusted generators? This article news does not make sense and has nothing to do with bitcoin security.

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There are no invulnerable assets. Funds from your Bank card can also be stolen by a special device. Cash is also unsafe to carry around — man can be robbed. Cryptocurrencies are not safe, as it turned out, even when using technology such as QR codes. All security is shifted to the shoulders of a person one way or another. It is necessary to strictly follow all existing recommendations for the safety of any money, to increase the degree of their protection.

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Though this news is not that new anymore, but as you all noticed, there were a lot of way a hacker would replace the recipient's Bitcoin address to their own. It's not just the QR code which has the risks of this kind of attack, but there also downloadable malware virus through emails that are capable of bitcoin address manipulations.
Best, thing to do is to check the first few characters and If necessary (for extra security) the last few characters before sending it to someone.

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Quote from: elyorman on October 24, 2019, 12:16:43 AM

Here's another privacy issue and extra-carefulness is always needed!
There are a lot of people who use QR codes to share different data (also to share bitcoin or other cryptos) from their smartphones and the article below states the risks of using QR codes.

https://www.forbes.com/sites/billybambrough/2019/09/12/researchers-have-issued-a-serious-bitcoin-qr-code-warning/#3254ef2c6d12

This is actually a known issue, although it is good to be reminded of it every once in a while. New users can definitely use all the hints they could get.

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Nothing new. Most of the new tricks and scams that a lot of people are seeing nowadays just prey on the careless and stupid, and just try profit off people who think downloading random apps would work.

This is a lot worse though. Even though I am not a huge Apple fan, they do manage their app system very well and they have always rarely let intrusive and malware on their systems. Android's play store is very open and they don't really aggressively delete and alter apps as much as Apple and it's pretty apparent with these QR code users being so popular.

Just avoid QR codes in general. I've only ever copy pasted addresses and then checked the last 3 digits and first 3 before confirming a transaction.

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Quote from: ChrisPop on October 24, 2019, 01:24:58 AM

I would never use a third party service to generate a QR code for financial - bitcoin transactions. Even if I do I would triple check that the QR code is representing the correct address and not a scame one. One should know that the internet is full of scams and conmne. Especially when dealing with cryptocurrencies you need to be very careful with your funds' security. Triple check everything and be extra cautious, that's all you need to do

Indeed, you can literally find scammers everywhere and that is enough reason for us to be more attentive particularly these days. Scammers and hackers are the reason why we need to be aware of everything, we don't want our funds and assets to be wasted for nothing. Its better if we look for some information that might help us to avoid having some problems on making transactions. Its better to check everything before doing a transaction than losing your funds since bitcoin is the currency that is usually used by cyber criminals.

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