Topic: Hackers are active these days. - page 27. (Read 7494 times)
Hackers are part of the internet and we have to deal with them. If you have your PC protected , you use a safe desktop wallet like Electrum and do not click suspicious links sent to you through email or from the websites you visit , everything should be fine. In fact for people who are afraid many suggest to buy an old laptop to format it and only install Electrum in it. You do bitcoin transactions only from that laptop, and use your PC for everyday usage.
If you are using a local wallet that you used before and not an online one, then I don't know of any new dangers.
It is a valid worry to not make transactions if there is some malware going around, since some wallets are encrypted and ask for your password when you are trying to send your coins, at which point the keyloger can steel your password. However I am not aware of any massive malware outbreak at the moment.
It is a valid worry to not make transactions if there is some malware going around, since some wallets are encrypted and ask for your password when you are trying to send your coins, at which point the keyloger can steel your password. However I am not aware of any massive malware outbreak at the moment.
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?
Transactions are stable at this point. But if you are trying to interact with the Bcash fork, there are definitely some dangers. Since people are looking for a new wallet to split their Bcash and dump it, there's definitely going to be some folks that fall for fake wallets.
I wouldn't trust the Electron wallet, or any of the Bcash wallets until you have thoroughly analyzed the code (if not, at least have someone you trust verify safety first). It's not worth interacting with this fork until you are sure your bitcoins are safe.
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, how they can hack your wallet until you share the private key and wallet.DAT file. If you keep it safe then your wallet amount will be safe. If you face any issues in concern wallet, please report to support team of that wallet.
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 very active and you should always be taking precautions against them. The BTC fork for them is a golden opportunity that they will be taking advantage of. Take the proper precautions and you shouldn't have too much to worry about.
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 don't think this was truth because Bitcoin transaction are operated over the blockchain and As there small chance if the splitting so the team announced to remain pause during this time because during the split there was some chance to lost the btc in network .So that was all news to make everyone safe to keep Bitcoin safe and don't fall into fork experiment .
But here after fork , i think we are seeing some scam sites like electroncash.org ( copyright claim by electrum and also some news to sxam like thing but not happen but may be something wrong ) .
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.
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. And with the current situation which is a bit confusing for most of us, they will take advantage like creating a fake websites for claiming free BCC. There is one user claiming that he lost 45 bitcoin by downloading a fake electrum wallet. Maybe he is rushing things up to get BCC/BCH. I would rather wait and see how everything goes before claiming my free coins. We need to be extremely cautious at this time. I would advise as well not to do any transactions especially getting BCH/BCC as the risk is too high to lost your bitcoin as well.
Here is the thread if you are interested: https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/release-the-hounds-458-btc-stolen-electrum-walletcom-criminal-sticky-pls-2059967
Lots of fake websites
Lots of bad backdoored programs and e-mail fishing scams
If you visit a website check the address to make absolutely sure your on the real website.
Trust no one!
Lots of bad backdoored programs and e-mail fishing scams
If you visit a website check the address to make absolutely sure your on the real website.
Trust no one!
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?
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