Topic: Be aware of private key thief’s (Read 330 times)
In the online world, including in the crypto world, there are so many scammers, thieves, and also hackers. That is why we always say about being careful in whatever we are doing in crypto. However, if it is about personal data and information. We must use and save it very secret in order to secure our assets. In this case, there are so many cases in which people are scammed and also hacked because they can get private keys or other important data to access the assets. Many people are also trapped being scammed because they trust too much on someone new because of the high promise of investment. This is a very common happening. That is why, once more, be careful and wise in every activity in crypto, moreover related to securing the secret data, never trust anyone.
I would like to think that these kinds of warnings should be general knowledge and redundant, alas, they are not and should be repeated frequently. These are not just advice for crypto but for general life. What amplifies this issue is that a lot of people are still internet illiterate so to speak, and that should be the first step in educating people on how to handle themselves online i whatever situation.
In spite of the fact that this is a piece of basic knowledge and redundant for people with experience in the market like yourself, I would argue that it would be necessary for newbie entrants into this market. OP has pointed out common mistakes in newbies, so I think it's still worth repeating for newbies to see and learn from, it will help a lot for newbies.
1.) Be careful with people who introduce you to crypto currency because some of them might steal your keys and you will not know that is why we have plenty of cases were people funds go missing without a trace , and also be careful who you give your phone for those keeping there keys online saved in there email e.t.c that is why it has been advised to stop saving your keys and passwords online but people still fall victim be alert.
Many people are hesitant to put their full trust in those who introduce them to cryptocurrency. They are extremely careless and allow those who introduce them to cryptocurrency to know full details about their wallet, including private keys and where they keep the keys; this act has exposed many beginners, resulting in the loss of their entire investment. Always be cautious and never give anyone your private keys. 
It is good to understand or see newbie who is interested in securing and privacy. Most newbies come with earning at the forefront. Keep learning and you would be surprised on how much you have learnt before the year ends.
If someone introduces you to bitcoin and maybe help you to sign up on custodial and non consortia wallets or even exchanges, it's cool you keep calm and avoid putting in much money. After you understood everything, you can abandon the wallet and download a new one with new keys or phrases.
1.) Be careful with people who introduce you to crypto currency because some of them might steal your keys and you will not know that is why we have plenty of cases were people funds go missing without a trace...
If someone introduces you to bitcoin and maybe help you to sign up on custodial and non consortia wallets or even exchanges, it's cool you keep calm and avoid putting in much money. After you understood everything, you can abandon the wallet and download a new one with new keys or phrases.
If you want to make sure that your Bitcoins don't get lost, you need to create a full backup of your wallet with your Bitcoin private keys. In addition, you'll need to create a hard copy of them somewhere that you are sure not to lose. But, the most important thing is to avoid your private keys getting into the wrong hands in the first place.
Never mind, wallets are now generating seed phrase, should we still be using private key backup? Whenever I read private key backup, I still always think seed phrase is better. But OP is not wrong at all, there can be some hackers that might demand for private key from people, be it seed phrase, seed, master private key or private key to a single address, people must protect it because it can be used to steal coins, only what should be given to someone or people should only be the bitcoin address.You shared two opinions about the Privacy of Crypto assets. We really need to save our private keys far away from online because when it will be shared to someone or be havked you guys lose whole assets. So make sure your private keys are secured.
If you protect your private key, is for the security and safety of your coins, not for privacy. To have privacy, you will have to run your own full node wallet with Tor. But you are right, for your coin not to be stolen, the private key or the seed phrase has to be protected. 
1.) Be careful with people who introduce you to crypto currency because some of them might steal your keys and you will not know that is why we have plenty of cases were people funds go missing without a trace , and also be careful who you give your phone for those keeping there keys online saved in there email e.t.c that is why it has been advised to stop saving your keys and passwords online but people still fall victim be alert.
2.) when you have a problem with an exchange don’t reply to people that chat you outside the exchange and start requesting you to fill forms , I learned and research a lots when it comes to security, seek coaching and do more research before perform transactions.
BE ALERT
2.) when you have a problem with an exchange don’t reply to people that chat you outside the exchange and start requesting you to fill forms , I learned and research a lots when it comes to security, seek coaching and do more research before perform transactions.
BE ALERT
This is common things happening to newbies so they need to be aware on people's agenda especially if they don't know them personally, much better if they only go on proper person in charge if they encounter an issue so that they will be scam by random people hiding an agenda towards helping you. I guess newbies should know that anyone sent you a pm randomly is suspicious person so better ignore them to avoid such any unfortunate incident that might happen to them.
I would like to think that these kinds of warnings should be general knowledge and redundant, alas, they are not and should be repeated frequently. These are not just advice for crypto but for general life. What amplifies this issue is that a lot of people are still internet illiterate so to speak, and that should be the first step in educating people on how to handle themselves online i whatever situation.
He learnt his lesson after that. He said he was embarrassed by his compliance.
It is difficult not to trust such a teacher. 
You shared two opinions about the Privacy of Crypto assets. We really need to save our private keys far away from online because when it will be shared to someone or be havked you guys lose whole assets. So make sure your private keys are secured.
He learnt his lesson after that. He said he was embarrassed by his compliance.
It is difficult not to trust such a teacher.
But it can also be concluded that as long as you receive knowledge, advice, and lessons, it all comes from the giver, and this does not pose any danger. A person can promise you profit and show examples. All of this indicates that he is giving you something to one degree or another.
The red flag is turned on at the time when the moment comes when something is demanded or asked of you. This also includes passwords, seed phrases, transactions, and more. In other words, pay close attention to what you are about to pass on to the other person.
He learnt his lesson after that. He said he was embarrassed by his compliance.
It is difficult not to trust such a teacher.
But it can also be concluded that as long as you receive knowledge, advice, and lessons, it all comes from the giver, and this does not pose any danger. A person can promise you profit and show examples. All of this indicates that he is giving you something to one degree or another.
The red flag is turned on at the time when the moment comes when something is demanded or asked of you. This also includes passwords, seed phrases, transactions, and more. In other words, pay close attention to what you are about to pass on to the other person.
1.) Be careful with people who introduce you to crypto currency because some of them might steal your keys and you will not know that is why we have plenty of cases were people funds go missing without a trace
That's true and we can't be tired of stressing it. Wallet security lies predominantly with the owner. Hacks don't easily happen without a loophole somehow from the wallet owner, especially if it's an open source wallet. I can relate with your comment there and that was why I said it was true. I had an experience on that with a dude I was teaching wallet security among other things. I told the dude never to give out his passphrase to anyone no matter what because it's like his bank account pin/password, and I mentioned to him "not even to me". A few days after that while teaching was still going on, I told him to release his passphrase to me that I needed to check up something on his wallet. The dude did! I laughed him to scorn. He learnt his lesson after that. He said he was embarrassed by his compliance. 
Some know how to keep their private keys safe to themselves, no stranger allowed but their wallet still get compromised, avoid airdrops that want you to connect your wallet to their platform and claim tokens.
Keeping private safe is when you write it out without saving it online. a seed phrase is the highest security a cryptocurrency minded person supposed to secure knowing that keeping it open it will affect your coins in the wallet. That's while i do advice people to documents a wallet seed phrase without showcasing it people. Because it's very obvious that any slight exposure of seed phrase that comes to the end of that particular wallet. 
You're right, no one should be trusted no matter how close you might be especially in terms of money. Even the person who introduce you to crypto and help set up your wallet and all should not be trusted they could go behind you and steal your funds. .
If newbies will just follow things that can be read in popular wrwebsite for wallet creation only if they cannot find this forum for help first then i guess its fine.
Anyone who appear to be very helpful in the internet should avoided at any cost when it comes to wallet creation. Every wallet has its website that has proper instructions for privacy and security, even has instructions too to avoid such incidents.
You're right, no one should be trusted no matter how close you might be especially in terms of money. Even the person who introduce you to crypto and help set up your wallet and all should not be trusted they could go behind you and steal your funds.
Save your private key offline, away from internet connections. Its safer to write your private key on a piece of paper, make duplicates of it, and store them in different places in case of emergencies like floods, earthquakes, fire or other calamities.
Save your private key offline, away from internet connections. Its safer to write your private key on a piece of paper, make duplicates of it, and store them in different places in case of emergencies like floods, earthquakes, fire or other calamities.
Be aware of any PM, scammers always come first, they are always the one to send you hi, I dont know what countries you guys are from but in this world now if people or strangers message you first they are up to no good, have it at the back of your mind that nothing comes for free.
If you store your cryptocurrency on phone, only store a small part you have. That small part is for convenient usages in life. For big part, store it on your PC, at home is the best. Don't store it in your PC at your company.
Actually thats right. I am also storing some on my phones as I need it more when I traveled and do some of my stuff like doing signature which I am conveniently doing on mobile rather than pc. When I say convenient is like I could lie down on my bed while reading post and not slouching on a table and chair whole day. But in terms of security, no doubt its better to store on PC. But like you said, most people use their phones more than PC so a little caution is needed. 
This is should be aware of most since if you are a guy keeping details on the phone, you should be careful when you lend your friends your phone.
Smart phones are mobile devices and you will bring them to more locations than with your PC or laptops. You will use your phones to connect to more public Internet connections and do more vulnerable activities in security aspect.On smart phones, usually people are less care about security and less Internet Security or Antivirus softwares are used by people for their phones.
Together, they make phones are more vulnerable for your cryptocurrency (wallets, assets, ie.)
If you store your cryptocurrency on phone, only store a small part you have. That small part is for convenient usages in life. For big part, store it on your PC, at home is the best. Don't store it in your PC at your company.
1.) Be careful with people who introduce you to crypto currency because some of them might steal your keys and you will not know that is why we have plenty of cases were people funds go missing without a trace , and also be careful who you give your phone for those keeping there keys online saved in there email e.t.c that is why it has been advised to stop saving your keys and passwords online but people still fall victim be alert.
This is should be aware of most since if you are a guy keeping details on the phone, you should be careful when you lend your friends your phone. Its not that you dont trust them but if your keeping a lot of crypto dont leave or make him/her hold it while your away, a split seconf is enough to capture your keys or any info he can used to steal your funds. Too baf if that friend can do that to you. Its not you dont trust them but who knows what motive they have regardless of friendship? Money can change people especially if thats a lot to take in.
Some know how to keep their private keys safe to themselves, no stranger allowed but their wallet still get compromised, avoid airdrops that want you to connect your wallet to their platform and claim tokens.
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