I am using https://blockchain.info/, the feeling is quite easy, but you know there is no absolute safety from things
Okay, taking note of all the tips on here.
I hope that as BTC is getting older in the web, there will be more secured places for it.
Topic: Bitcoin Online Wallet Safe? (Read 1306 times)
Okay, taking note of all the tips on here.
I hope that as BTC is getting older in the web, there will be more secured places for it.
I am using https://blockchain.info/, the feeling is quite easy, but you know there is no absolute safety from things
blockchain.info is good servis
I am using https://blockchain.info/, the feeling is quite easy, but you know there is no absolute safety from things
My Blockchain.info wallet with 2-factor authorization got hacked, lost 0.02BTC over two hacks. 
when?
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/blockchaininfo-wallet-unauthroized-transaction-590807
April 30th. The previous hack happened around January or February.
Read the story in that link and it is alarming that even those wallet that should be secured are being hacked. Even those with very small balance/amount.
Read around or do a search for lost BTC and you will see that the majority who have lost BTC were using online wallets.
Yes you are right, there are stories of hacked accounts and some even lose thousands.
My Blockchain.info wallet with 2-factor authorization got hacked, lost 0.02BTC over two hacks.
when?
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/blockchaininfo-wallet-unauthroized-transaction-590807
April 30th. The previous hack happened around January or February.
My Blockchain.info wallet with 2-factor authorization got hacked, lost 0.02BTC over two hacks.
when?
My Blockchain.info wallet with 2-factor authorization got hacked, lost 0.02BTC over two hacks.
Always best to keep things locally - why trust a web site unnecessarily?
online wallets are about as safe as giving money to your distant cousin whom you rarely see or never seen face to face.
you may know them by name, have heard all about how responsible they are and how qualified they are through friends, family or just google searching their name.
but ask yourself would you really give more then a couple hundred dollars to your cousin?
you may know them by name, have heard all about how responsible they are and how qualified they are through friends, family or just google searching their name.
but ask yourself would you really give more then a couple hundred dollars to your cousin?
dont store your bitcoins online. just store online what you can afford to lose or you need for a little purchase.
Those who have BTC online wallet, how secure it is?
I wonder how safe it is to have an online wallet for Bitcoin. Any instances that your online wallet was hacked?
I wonder how safe it is to have an online wallet for Bitcoin. Any instances that your online wallet was hacked?
Our new (not yet fully launched) site https://BitArmored will be 100% secure for cold storage. Clients can transfer funds from their online hot wallet to cold storage and back. Deep cold storage funds are held offline in a paper wallet. You can view your cold storage wallet online to ensure your funds are actually there. You can even request an encrypted flash drive containing your wallet sent express mail to your home.
https://BitArmored.com coming soon!
This seems like a VERY BAD idea.
Those who have BTC online wallet, how secure it is?
I wonder how safe it is to have an online wallet for Bitcoin. Any instances that your online wallet was hacked?
I wonder how safe it is to have an online wallet for Bitcoin. Any instances that your online wallet was hacked?
Our new (not yet fully launched) site https://BitArmored will be 100% secure for cold storage. Clients can transfer funds from their online hot wallet to cold storage and back. Deep cold storage funds are held offline in a paper wallet. You can view your cold storage wallet online to ensure your funds are actually there. You can even request an encrypted flash drive containing your wallet sent express mail to your home.
https://BitArmored.com coming soon!
Offline wallets are more safer than online wallets.
Offline wallets in cold storage is more safer than Online wallets. but for small amount you can use online wallets for their convenience.
I have so far found blockchain to be safe with 2FA
I never use the mobile app though as to my knowledge that's how most transgressions have happened
I never use the mobile app though as to my knowledge that's how most transgressions have happened
Like other people said above, online wallets are good to use for online purchase but It's not a good place to keep your main bitcoin funds as in a bank. There is a risk to get your funds hacked on online wallets while you can keep your funds safely offline on your own risk. If you download something, do It carefully as you can get a key logger or a virus which could steal your bitcoins also. So in conclusion offline wallet is 100% safe If you keep your computer safe from viruses.
Read around or do a search for lost BTC and you will see that the majority who have lost BTC were using online wallets.
As far as I know, Blockchain is fairly secure especially if you use 2FA. However I would be careful storing large amounts there - if there is a hole you won lose too much.
If you are going to use an online wallet at least make sure you have 2fa enabled on it.
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