Topic: Bitcoin security - page 2. (Read 1244 times)
There is nothing like that,I use Electrum on my Windows 7 pc and its totally secure.Only I know where I have stored my private keys which are off my computer.If you have linux already installed its okay,don't need to install just for electrum.The security at the end of the day depends on how securely you do the deals and not on the wallet exactly.I suggest you reading through the Technical Discussion Section of the forum.
Thank you guys I installed Electrum and did as per your instructions.
In some other websites I am using them, they told me if I cared a lot about BTC-s in my possession then I should switch to Mac or Linux if I am using Windows as too many flaws
I am using Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit, so what to do ,keep it or change it I am not familiar at all with Linux and I know a bit about Mac as my cousin have one.
I did a malware scan with Spyware Terminator and it looks clean. What to do, trying next step or relying on Electrum
In some other websites I am using them, they told me if I cared a lot about BTC-s in my possession then I should switch to Mac or Linux if I am using Windows as too many flaws
I am using Windows 7 Professional 64 Bit, so what to do ,keep it or change it
I am not familiar at all with Linux and I know a bit about Mac as my cousin have one.I did a malware scan with Spyware Terminator and it looks clean. What to do, trying next step or relying on Electrum
I have done research on the net, and by doing it, I ended up in this forum. Hi to everyone as this is my first post and I didn't see a section for just introducing ourselves in here.
I have some BTC not that really high amount but I have earned it online. The problem is I have read so many stories of people being robbed of their BTC so I would like to know , what you guys do to keep your BTC secure online. Don't have the tech capacity to do it offline for now.
I have some BTC not that really high amount but I have earned it online. The problem is I have read so many stories of people being robbed of their BTC so I would like to know , what you guys do to keep your BTC secure online. Don't have the tech capacity to do it offline for now.
Like KenR said: try to avoid online wallets... They're known for being hacked/losing funds/...
You don't need a lot of technical knowledge to install electrum, they even have a "portable" version. Just download the package, unzip, double click the executable and you're on your way.
Don't forget to write down the seed electrum generates on a piece of paper, and store it really well.
Unfortunately,keeping your btc online is one of the ways your accounts can get hacked because its easy to perform phishing/key logging etc.I'm not saying it can't be safe but its more prone to hacks.Try using a offline wallet such as electrum which is very easy to install and maintain.Its as similar to a online wallet but with better functionalities and good security.If you still insist on using something like blockchain.info,make sure to import all your private keys and back up your wallet.Download the paper wallets and store the private keys off your computer.Hope that helps.
edit : Welcome to the forum,look for bitcoin discussion/Technical Discussion thread of the forums.You will start understanding more about bitcoins.
edit : Welcome to the forum,look for bitcoin discussion/Technical Discussion thread of the forums.You will start understanding more about bitcoins.
I have done research on the net, and by doing it, I ended up in this forum. Hi to everyone as this is my first post and I didn't see a section for just introducing ourselves in here.
I have some BTC not that really high amount but I have earned it online. The problem is I have read so many stories of people being robbed of their BTC so I would like to know , what you guys do to keep your BTC secure online. Don't have the tech capacity to do it offline for now.
I have some BTC not that really high amount but I have earned it online. The problem is I have read so many stories of people being robbed of their BTC so I would like to know , what you guys do to keep your BTC secure online. Don't have the tech capacity to do it offline for now.
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