Topic: BTC got stolen. Once again! :/ - page 2. (Read 365 times)
Its better to go without any security apps over the cracked versions because most of the time we never know what they are doing while they are running on the background.Even installing cracked versions of games becomes new trends of these hackers so never install any cracked apps and games on your PC if you got stored something important there.
Obvious mistake #1: security software and "cracked version" shouldn't really go together.
Security and cracked anything don't go together. If it's been cracked that means some unknown third party has inserted some new code in to it somewhere. That code could do literally anything. Even if you don't have any bitcoin related data on the computer you are using said cracked software on, it could be stealing your usernames and passwords, or it could even encrypt your entire hard drive and demand a ransom.Pretty much. Hell, I don't even trust most security software, what more cracked security software. The only security software I run on my Windows device is Malwarebytes, and I don't even run it on the background. Pretty much just for occasional scanning purposes.
If you are still young and got no money, that's where you go to, cracked version of Softwares, at least, that's where I started from, and I didn't know anything about hacks and BTC back then, so I have nothing to worry about. As you get older, you would start to realize that nothing is really free, there's certainly a trade between the "crack" free stuff and the real stuff.
This should be a lesson learned, not just by the OP, but for everyone. Give respect to the developers by buying the actual software.
This should be a lesson learned, not just by the OP, but for everyone. Give respect to the developers by buying the actual software.
I'd rather not use an antivirus at all than download some software that's been posted on Reddit or wherever else. Just because a post on Reddit about some cracked software has been upvoted, it doesn't mean that it's legit. A small percentage of users are using cryptocurrencies so it's obviously less often to have funds stolen.
Linux + Ledger/Trezor + Open-Source softwares only all the way (unfortunately, Ledger Live isn't open-source but AFAIK Trezor's software is). Completely free ones.
We learn from mistakes. I hope you did not lose much; better learn the lesson earlier than later.
Linux + Ledger/Trezor + Open-Source softwares only all the way (unfortunately, Ledger Live isn't open-source but AFAIK Trezor's software is). Completely free ones.
We learn from mistakes. I hope you did not lose much; better learn the lesson earlier than later. 
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I must admit that you confused me with this at first - "I was actually sick a lot" -> "I downloaded a cracked version of Quick heal Total security", but then it became clearer to me when I read the post to the end. I honestly would not expect from a member who has been in the forum for so long to make such beginner mistakes. Cracked software and crypto are by no means going with each other, and the backup should be encrypted when saved to the computer.
The next time you need a license for a program, I suggest you visit our Marketplace/Digital goods. I buy license for my security software there, at very reasonable prices. I suggest you format the disk and install a new OS - it looks like you have remote access trojan on your computer.
I hope you didn't lose a significant amount of coins, I'm sorry for your loss
Sorry OP, always avoid cracked versions of software... 90% are laced with Malware. You are better of buying a paid version rather than lose all your money to a hacker.
I would also urge you to use Linux for your BTC related activities and apps as it's not so much targeted with Malware and hackers like Windows.
I would also urge you to use Linux for your BTC related activities and apps as it's not so much targeted with Malware and hackers like Windows.
but I downloaded a cracked version of Quick heal Total security and did exactly as that guy told me.
What guy? And what did he tell you to do? Why were you downloading software from some unknown internet stranger who had been tampering with the code? As you've just discovered, unless software is open source you have absolutely no idea what code it might contain. You also shouldn't be blindly following the instructions of random people online, regardless of how safe you think the thing they are telling you to do is.Not backing up your seed phrase or private keys electronically is bitcoin 101. There's a reason every good wallet tells you to write the seed phrase down on paper.
Obvious mistake #1: security software and "cracked version" shouldn't really go together.
Security and cracked anything don't go together. If it's been cracked that means some unknown third party has inserted some new code in to it somewhere. That code could do literally anything. Even if you don't have any bitcoin related data on the computer you are using said cracked software on, it could be stealing your usernames and passwords, or it could even encrypt your entire hard drive and demand a ransom. 
I downloaded a cracked version of Quick heal Total security and did exactly as that guy told me. Nothing happened to Quick heal and its trial just expired, what happened ahead was more shocking. I lost my BTC as my laptop got hacked and I had my seed stored in it somewhere.
Using cracked software, and store private keys on the same computer. That are things never should be used.Quote
I would urge you not to save your seed and not even your private key inside a PC that goes online by getting connected to the internet daily.
Agree with you. A computer is used for trading, for web surfing, for experiencing new platforms, new softwares should never be the place to log in your important accounts, wallets, and store your important private details (private keys or passwords).Quote
If you have a spare PC and have a highly secured OS installed, then only keep these things in it and always let it remain offline. Though, I would not ask you even to do that and just write down these things on a paper and keep it in a safe place, or buy some hardware that can store your BTC or a hardware material which can store your paper wallet.
The computer that is used to store important backups should be kept offline if we don't need to upgrade wallets or make transactions. Paper backups are only other alternatives. I think we should make backups in different formats, in offline computer, on paper, or on metal cryptosteel, such as:- https://billfodl.com/
- https://cryptosteel.com
Obvious mistake #1: security software and "cracked version" shouldn't really go together.
Obvious mistake #2: Storing the recovery seed digitally, AND on your personal computer.
Very very amateurish mistakes to be honest; and based on your title, the second time already? Anyway, hope you didn't lose that much. Take the hard-learned lessons and make sure that this never happens again.
Obvious mistake #2: Storing the recovery seed digitally, AND on your personal computer.
Very very amateurish mistakes to be honest; and based on your title, the second time already? Anyway, hope you didn't lose that much. Take the hard-learned lessons and make sure that this never happens again.
Maybe you can share about what's link you've download the crack? It will help any members to stay away about that's site
I don't really think what link it is matters that much. Downloading cracked software is risky in itself, and knowing that OP had bitcoin. 
This may not be the right board to discuss this but I wanted to make you guys beware of what I went through, a few days ago.
I think this board is right too, especially informing to members about fake/malware sites.
Sorry to hear that buddy, I hope you don't lost to much.
Maybe you can share about what's link you've download the crack? It will help any members to stay away about that's site
This may not be the right board to discuss this but I wanted to make you guys beware of what I went through, a few days ago. I was actually sick a lot due to which I couldn't come up with this to you quickly, but I downloaded a cracked version of Quick heal Total security and did exactly as that guy told me. Nothing happened to Quick heal and its trial just expired, what happened ahead was more shocking. I lost my BTC as my laptop got hacked and I had my seed stored in it somewhere. I would urge you not to save your seed and not even your private key inside a PC that goes online by getting connected to the internet daily. If you have a spare PC and have a highly secured OS installed, then only keep these things in it and always let it remain offline. Though, I would not ask you even to do that and just write down these things on a paper and keep it in a safe place, or buy some hardware that can store your BTC or a hardware material which can store your paper wallet.
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