Topic: Cryptocurrency Theft - page 3. (Read 409 times)
I have heard some horrible stories about the crypto currency theft but to my mind, this is not likely to happen to those people who think how to protect their coins and don't do anything without the previous analysis
My ETH funds were stolen and I am sure I didn't give out or handled carelessly the Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key nor the key store. Please I want to know ways by which a cryptocurrency wallet could be hacked.
You no need to tell your private keys to someone to hack your wallet,if someone want to hack it they can take your information through phishing links so you need to be careful next time about clicking an phishing link. 
yes, you don't have give out private key or json file to everyone, but your computer already infected virus and wallet already compromised,
Very unfortunate, if you have thousands of dollars on it, its definitely something to get mad.
Virus is mostly acquired from porn sites so OP should just avoid jacking off for now so your wallet won't be compromised.
My guess though is that OP must have register to somewhere which he uses the same password or probably phishing site that require him to input the privatekey like that of etherdelta.
yes, you don't have give out private key or json file to everyone, but your computer already infected virus and wallet already compromised, online wallet not secure unless you make sure computer is 100% clean, remember cryptocurrency can’t hack and mew online wallet just a gui let you easy to manage your assets, but don’t store any personal information
My ETH funds were stolen and I am sure I didn't give out or handled carelessly the Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key nor the key store. Please I want to know ways by which a cryptocurrency wallet could be hacked.
in the case of hacking cases that occur specifically in the MEW wallet, I think due to negligence or the second option because you use google dns as a network network. because that is what is currently happening.
Cryptocurrency theft is usually as a result of having other non-trusted people have access to your account. This is why it is often advised that you resist from sharing certain information with people, most especially if they are not trusted. If it happens that you didn't share any information with anyone, but still got your account hacked, then maybe you should be more careful with the sites and ads you permit on your phone/browser.
Typically wallets are hacked by a trojan virus, you probably downloaded something that was suspicious, infecting your PC with a backdoor that then retrieved your wallet details and sent them to the hacker. Alternatively, it's quite possible you downloaded a malicious wallet to begin with, there's a bunch of infected and fake versions of wallets such as Electrum, so check that first and check its PGP signature to make sure it's authentic.
Crypto is very anonymous platform and making money is the main doing here, but this deal needs in time and not so many people are ready to spend it or just to work hard, so there are a lot of crimes here connecting with money and other projects in the real time.
Most likely you have opened some kind of fishing site that has stolen your data. You may not even remember this. Or your computer was simply hacked by a virus for example. Now there are many specialists who are capable of this.
so what wallet are you using? if it is mew then maybe you click a phishing link. you should use metamask to access your wallet to avoid hack. if it is an exchange sites then better stop and avoid them. you can't trust an exchange sites for storing your funds.
it a mew wallet. I guess your thoughts are right. But the person seems to have my private key and controls the wallet at will
I already forgot about the wallet, not gonna use it again
Thanks.
then got to your secret key, save your key information. Of course it's a shame, but nothing to do with it, do not return the lost.
I react to it calmly, since I invest in a confident Crypto currency, before that I study it on schedule. She sank, and after a while she got up.I love the long-term investment, I always have enough patience, you just look at the schedule and forget that you invested that's all, I always do so. 
You need a strong endurance and patience, train it and you will have good money, if you do not investigate it, then you will have many failures. 
You need a strong endurance and patience, train it and you will have good money, if you do not investigate it, then you will have many failures.
Well, I also experienced something like that in the past. All of my funds were stolen and I was like "there's no way!" "I never entered any phishing sites and gave out my private key" and yet, I should just accept that it was compromised and start again from the scratch.
My ETH funds were stolen and I am sure I didn't give out or handled carelessly the Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key nor the key store. Please I want to know ways by which a cryptocurrency wallet could be hacked.
There are many reasons for hacking:You exposing your wallet information (Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key or key store and other)
+ Using 3rd party software is not secure
+ A mistake when using your wallet.
My ETH funds were stolen and I am sure I didn't give out or handled carelessly the Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key nor the key store. Please I want to know ways by which a cryptocurrency wallet could be hacked.
usually weak security. main reasons are...
....obv a trogan virus or similar
.....a keylogger exploit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keystroke_logging
......your friend/work colleague pinched your passes (yes it happens)
.....fake ETH phishing site stealing your data (etherwallet does provide a warning on this regarding their site)
...the new c&p virus circulating the crypto world. (its unlikely this as your situations is different, however since you asked above i added this one. https://techcrunch.com/2018/07/03/new-malware-highjacks-your-windows-clipboard-to-change-crypto-addresses/
It is moat likely that either of the two happened to you first is that you have entered the wrong site the accessed your wallet through there or the website where you have accessed your wallet has been hacked but I believe it is the former as if the site was hacked then there should already been a news that a wallet site has been hacked but as of now there isn't such news.
so what wallet are you using? if it is mew then maybe you click a phishing link. you should use metamask to access your wallet to avoid hack. if it is an exchange sites then better stop and avoid them. you can't trust an exchange sites for storing your funds.
First of all, I'm really sorry for your lost. secondly, you have to tell us what kind of wallet you use for storing your amount? If you use MEW or any web wallet then it must be a phishing site that you've entered. Without the private key, someone can't get access to your balance, in order to protect your amount if you are using a web wallet service such a MEW or even blockchain.info you have to check the address or it's certificate before giving your personal detail to the web moreover if you want to get extra protection then you better go with hardware wallet.
Eeyah! Sorry about your loss buddy. You need to be more careful next time. There are actually many ways one can get hacked. It maybe that your cloud storage, where you store your passwords, private key, mnemonics phrases, email, Evernote etc was hacked. That's why it's important you use a 2FA to secure those accounts. Stop clicking links you didn't solicit for too. If you are a bounty hunter or airdrop lover, get a separate email for those, don't mix it with emails with sensitive informations. Make sure your Antivirus is up to date too. Stay safe Bro
My ETH funds were stolen and I am sure I didn't give out or handled carelessly the Mnemonic phrase, JSON file, private key nor the key store. Please I want to know ways by which a cryptocurrency wallet could be hacked.
You probably went to a phishing MEW site.
Or maybe you participated in those scam airdrops that promises to give something if you enter your private keys.
Try to get a Legit Ledger Nano for long term strorage.
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