Topic: Hackers are active these days. - page 25. (Read 7491 times)
If you send your coins to the right address, there is no way hackers can manipulate the transaction as long as they are not able to change the address or have access to your private keys. We were told to be careful the last few days due to the fork as transactions might get lost.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
I honestly do not know about it but I do not think it makes sense, it is true we can't make a transactions for several days until the situation returns to normal but isn't because the hacker is active or is looking for prey.
Always keep in mind that when you import private keys, you are essentially giving access to your Bitcoins, so make sure to move your Bitcoins to a new wallet before claiming your forks. Also, it's recommended to use clients for forked coins on separate machine, to avoid any unexpected bugs that can corrupt your BTC wallet files, getting infected by malware, etc. Don't hurry and make every step carefully, verify each new installation, and be cautious.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
Bitcoin has been covered more in mainstream media in the last few weeks. Especially with all the BTC/BCC fork and such. However, its more likely that the ignorant are being suckers.
Hackers have always been there, fake and or scam sites have always been there. The internet is full of scam artists and people trying to rob you. That is a fact and the world should be fully aware of that fact by now.
The issue is that now there is more traffic from people who dont know much about bitcoin and are flailing about trying to get information and falling for the scams sites that dont actually offer anything legitimate. This would explain why there has been more chatter about "Hackers" and the increase in activity. More than likely its less about hackers and more about ignorant people falling into scams and bitcoin traps. This is much more likely than a sudden uprising of hackers right now.
In yoru case however, it is not any hacker... Rather, it's simply because of innate network instability caused by the 1st August events which turned out all okay.
Hackers always a threaten to our funds! they hacked exchangs,ETH parity wallet,etc.
So save your passwords,coins,etc carefull!
So save your passwords,coins,etc carefull!
Hackers are always on the lookout for opportunities to flex their muscles. The recent events in the bitcoin world could bring out more of them but if you are a vigilant user who reads the specific instructions on how to go about what just transpired, I think you are in good hands. The ones who get victimized often are those who act first before thinking and planning what needs to be done.
Yes that's true hackers have always been active. Mostly these days phishing has become very common where hackers create a replica of any website so as to make believe the common people that they are on the original website they have been using for long. It is always recommended and advised to look for the green address bar especially when visiting websites on secure web like blockchain, bitcointalk, xapo, coinbase to ensure that your on the original website and not a copy of it. 
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
hackers are always there everytime.
Hacker are more active now, they are making some fake website or fake accusation to the fork to tricks others mind.
be civil and vigilant . think before you click anything. It might be phising so be extra careful everytime.
Hackers are always active. You need to remember that. I do not use additional antivirus programs in order not to lose vigilance. Virus Petya showed that there is no antivirus that will protect you if you chose his victim to hackers.
Hackers have always been active. The most common way of being a hacker's victim is the user's fault. Often fake website, phishing emails and social engineering. When using the internet, be aware. Scan your pc regularly and don't click og sketchy links. Especially don't download sketchy software. If you really need to, use a virtual machine.
I agree with u a 100%. But hackers have been quite active in the past few months with Coindash being hacked, InsureX, ETH parity wallet,etc. They have been stirring things up quite a bit.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor?
Hackers have always been there and will continue to be around and it wont end now because we usually ignore simple things like making security checks like checking correct domain spellings, ensuring site is ssl secure and most of the time we choose to fall for empty promises which are too good to be true which makes it easy for these guys to scam or hack(phish) us.Anyone here who have faced such problem?
Not faced such and hope not to because hackers are adapting and good every time. 
Hackers have always been active. The most common way of being a hacker's victim is the user's fault. Often fake website, phishing emails and social engineering. When using the internet, be aware. Scan your pc regularly and don't click og sketchy links. Especially don't download sketchy software. If you really need to, use a virtual machine.
I agree with u a 100%. But hackers have been quite active in the past few months with Coindash being hacked, InsureX, ETH parity wallet,etc. They have been stirring things up quite a bit.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
Yes it is true that hackers are very active these days but there are threads here saying that it is now safe to do Bitcoin transactions. Just be more careful and avoid suspicious links because they might be phishing sites and don't easily trust when someone offers you and investment opportunity. Make your own research first.
A number of wallet robberies are going on. People are moving their coins from paper wallets to exchange wallets and vice-versa, in order to claim the BCH. Hackers are noticing these transactions and trying to exploit them.
Exactly. With new implementations and wallets popping up left and right, and confused users just looking for a way to get their Bcash and dump it, the situation is ripe for fake wallets and phishing websites. This is one of the reasons why I haven't made any effort to get the airdropped coins. I really don't know which wallets are safe, and I have no idea who these BitcoinABC/Bitcoin Cash developers are. Best to wait for now.
Wallets that you compiled yourself from their openly published source code. Don't download binaries. Or even trust some stupid virus detector to catch the freshly builtin exploits, they cannot keep up in pace with malicious code implementions.
Dont ever trust convenient beginner wallets that offer a hodgepodge of supported coins neatly covering all of your crypto wealthes. There has been at least one incident during the last 48 hours inside this forum where someone lost everything, from BTC and LTC to ETH.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
This type of current uncertainty gives hackers wet panties from excitement. One gentleman lost >$150,000 trying to claim his BCC. I am sure there are others who are too ashamed to mention their losses. Sit tight for a couple of weeks until the dust settles. A number of wallet robberies are going on. People are moving their coins from paper wallets to exchange wallets and vice-versa, in order to claim the BCH. Hackers are noticing these transactions and trying to exploit them.
Exactly. With new implementations and wallets popping up left and right, and confused users just looking for a way to get their Bcash and dump it, the situation is ripe for fake wallets and phishing websites. This is one of the reasons why I haven't made any effort to get the airdropped coins. I really don't know which wallets are safe, and I have no idea who these BitcoinABC/Bitcoin Cash developers are. Best to wait for now.
This is true that there is a lot of hackers that are active today especially in ethereum platform because there is a lot of vulnerabilities of ethereum as of now and the hackers are taking advantage of that to make money easily without working hard and by just using their smart thinking.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
To be honest, hackers are everywhere and they always are hacking, and they will always try and access your wallets, especially online wallets which don’t require a lot of security, some only need a password and email and the stronger ones have 2 factor authentications. Would recommend using a hardware wallet or pc wallet.
With the hard fork happening, people are scrambling to claim their free bitcoin cash and the hackers are then taking advantage of these people via hacks. Just don’t move your bitcoin these couple of days and it will be all good.
What should you do if the wallet robbers get up again, will you shift their coins out of paper to exchange wallets and vice versa, just claim.
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
Have they told you why these last few days are any different in terms of hacker activity?
Some bitcoin users told me not to do transactions in these couple of days because hackers are active these days. I want to know is it true? or some kind of rumor? Anyone here who have faced such problem?
hackers are everywhere. not just only in this event but most all of the time hackers are always active.
so all you can do is do first check the websites you entering before you may go through. not only that. secure your wallet too. activate its 2FA for more secure. and do not trust anyone/anybody about your transactions. there are more possible to get you hacked.
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