How Can You Secure Your Account As Newbie

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

As being said no hacker or scammer will target newbie accounts because there is nothing the account has to offer them and they can easily create a new account when they want but it is good for newbies to have this information about how to secure their accounts. Hackers target higher rank account because building an account to a high rank is not easy as it takes time and people can easily believe what and high rank account says but will never believe the words of a newbie.

I think to protect one’s account logging in and manually imputing your password every time is also a good way to secure your account we should not be too lazy about typing in our passwords. Also there was a newly added security feature where you can generate OTP before logging in to your account which is also a good security to our accounts.

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Quote from: Odohu on November 03, 2024, 11:29:55 PM

Since the post mentioned newbie, I think the emphasis is on forum account and like you said, scammers or hackers will have no interest in a newbie account but higher levels of forum accounts.

They can hack accounts individually or hack accounts in batch by exploiting security holes of the forum. It happened three times in bitcointalk forum history in 2011, 2013 and 2015.

Bitcointalk history of hacks and vandalism.

Newbies and low rank accounts are less helpful for hackers or buyers of hacked accounts, but they can use any account they have for fraudulent activities in the forum. They don't lose anything by using hacked accounts.

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Quote from: Odohu on November 03, 2024, 11:29:55 PM

Quote from: GeorgeJohn on October 20, 2024, 03:19:20 PM

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Since the post mentioned newbie, I think the emphasis is on forum account and like you said, scammers or hackers will have no interest in a newbie account but higher levels of forum accounts.

I have the feeling that OP meant to say how to protect the account as a newbie and if this be the case, the simple answer is to read the forum rules and avoid breaking them, that way the account will be protected. The greatest challenge of newbie accounts is plagiarism and the use of AI as well as spamming, if they can avoid these, then they are already 50% safe.

Op did not specifically mention which account he meant, if he really meant the Bitcointalk account, he doesn't need to worry too much for the time being because it is very unlikely that a Newbie account will be targeted by hackers, unless the account can already use an Avatar of at least Full Member.

The picture is very clear, reading the guide will be very helpful in maintaining account security, but if it means Exchange, Casino or Wallet accounts, maybe the security method chosen depends on each user. At least he should use a strong password and an email that can be accessed at any time to keep his Bitcointalk account secure.

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Quote from: GeorgeJohn on October 20, 2024, 03:19:20 PM

Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Which of the account? You didn't specify the account you're emphasizing on, because I know quite well that if you're emphasizing on a forum account many persons will be solutions to it very fast, are you emphasizing on exchange accounts or you're emphasizing on casino, it's base on the particular account you mention people will suggest the solutions of getting rids of scam from you, I know that scammers can't attack a newbie account of btt, but if it's an exchange accounts or trading account, scammers can attack those accounts that will require you to think of using authenticator, so will like you elaborate in detail so that your question will be well understood.

Since the post mentioned newbie, I think the emphasis is on forum account and like you said, scammers or hackers will have no interest in a newbie account but higher levels of forum accounts.

I have the feeling that OP meant to say how to protect the account as a newbie and if this be the case, the simple answer is to read the forum rules and avoid breaking them, that way the account will be protected. The greatest challenge of newbie accounts is plagiarism and the use of AI as well as spamming, if they can avoid these, then they are already 50% safe.

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Quote from: Hyphen(-) on November 03, 2024, 03:43:34 PM

Logging in whenever you want to browse the forum is safer with your passwords saved in your head and not any of your device or browser, especially for people that` use public or general browsers and wifi networks; but if you will be using the forum regularly, then there is need to save your password if you are the only person accessing your browser, and no one is having access to your phone, but if you share your phone with others, then there is a need for you to create a unique password, and if possible, you should be using a secrate tab for browsing the forum to be completely safe.

Use your forum account regularly, daily will have less reason to save your password, because if you type your password daily, you will not forget it. Your advice is opposite to what people need to do.

In addition, using your brain and memory to remember your account password is not my advice and generally no security expert will recommend this method. Use password managers to create strong passwords and back it up too.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

log-in and log-out every day
this is enough to make sure that everything is okay

It may be a useless decision. You may be busy with office work or family. If you keep your password safe, your account will be safe from fraud and scams. There should be no chance of losing account even if you don't login for a long time.

Logging in whenever you want to browse the forum is safer with your passwords saved in your head and not any of your device or browser, especially for people that` use public or general browsers and wifi networks; but if you will be using the forum regularly, then there is need to save your password if you are the only person accessing your browser, and no one is having access to your phone, but if you share your phone with others, then there is a need for you to create a unique password, and if possible, you should be using a secrate tab for browsing the forum to be completely safe.

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Quote from: Facebook Libra on November 03, 2024, 09:56:21 AM

log-in and log-out every day
this is enough to make sure that everything is okay

This can be useful, not to check whether everything is okay but just in case your device gets into the wrong hands. If you have your funds in a wallet or maybe an exchange platform that you have on your mobile phone, and if your accounts are all logged in. Some apps won't even ask you for verification every time you open it unless you have enabled it, so anyone who unlocks your mobile phone can easily access your account, and if you have your 2FA method saved in the same phone such as Google Authenticator, then your funds are gone.

So even if it's a bit of a hassle to log out and log in every time you want to use those apps, it can prevent your funds from getting lost in case your device is stolen or lost, etc. However, it is better if we lock such apps in ways that wouldn't allow anyone other than ourselves to be able to open them instead of having to log in every single time.

Many people don't even have 2FA enabled on their accounts, which is a very big mistake.

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Quote from: Facebook Libra on November 03, 2024, 09:56:21 AM

Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

log-in and log-out every day
this is enough to make sure that everything is okay

It may be a useless decision. You may be busy with office work or family. If you keep your password safe, your account will be safe from fraud and scams. There should be no chance of losing account even if you don't login for a long time.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

log-in and log-out every day
this is enough to make sure that everything is okay

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Since you have set up two-factor authentication that ensures security on your account. To ensure more security you should try to create strong and unique password and also ensure that it is always active. It is better not to click on any unknown email or unknown link. If you log in to any other device, it should be well monitored. Try to update the software regularly. Make password security questions and answers more difficult.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

I believe you did not correctly set up the two factor authentication because if you did, you will be asked for a code for you to login. Once you set it up, you also need to secure your email, and to do that,, you also need to set up a two factor authentication for your email.
Nothing secure your account like having it secured by 2FA, so just do it correctly so even if someone has your password, he will not have access because of the 2FA.

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Upon logging in theres a checked box that station Always stay logged in now you can tick the box upon login with your credentials now, to make sure your account is secure you can now use the 2FA security implemented recently in the community so you don't get worried about your account as possible use your secured authenticator. It seems other people give their recommendations I guess you can now lock this in the lower left side of the thread.

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Quote from: GreatArkansas on October 22, 2024, 06:42:15 PM

Last 2019, I created a thread [GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password.
This topic is about creating strong password and how you securely store them or optional, you can use password manager.

Many people set up their passwords manually and their passwords tend to be weak, not strong enough, and have similar patterns so that new passwords are not too different than previous passwords. It's risky password setup practice and not good for account security.

Are your passwords in the green? is an article that is updated yearly by Hivesystems team. It has information on how weak a password is with characters used for it and how it is easily brute forced.

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Using different passwords in your different account online is indeed better and that's best practice for me, if you are having trouble to remembering those passwords, you can use some password managers.
Last 2019, I created a thread [GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password.
This topic is about creating strong password and how you securely store them or optional, you can use password manager.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

all the account is the important as a beginner but for you to secure your account for anyone know to enter into account or hack your account is by keeping the password of the account intact making sure that there's nothing or nobody know about your password so that you know one can have access to it sometimes people lost the password of their account through email address some people store or self their password through email so immediately them misplace their system they are password will be reviewed to the people who stole their system so that is the reason why some people do lost their password is because they save their password to end their system and they also they do expose their password so that is why he don't need to expose any of your secret password to people so that people will not have access to enter into the account

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I think if you’re talking about the bitcointalk account then you don’t have to worry because no one can actually act your role and the mom ever an account changes hand, it’s always easy to know and should incase a hacker hacks your account, it might be hand to keep up and eventually gets caught and in general, always try to use a very strong password and that might be just all you need.

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Make sure you have a strong password by using character, numeric, small and big letter and else. You can use different password for every account on the site and don't forget to activates 2fa to have more protection.

The other things you can do is not click suspicious links that you don't know. You can remove an email that you don't know and always be careful when you are online. We never know how the scammers or hackers will trick us but with carefully, you can feel safety.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

I want to assume you are referring to this forum and not other platforms like most of the comments are suggesting. From my end, I'm not required to input password anytime I access the forum because I check the option that keeps ny account always login unless in a case I want to use another device like my phone to login. The newly introduced 2FA is optional and was introduced for added security. If you activate it, then you might be required to input it whenever you want to access the forum.

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For me, I think using a strong password and a totally different Gmail that is not made visible on the forum during application for project and registration of any of the forum website, is likely to be a better way of securing your bitcointalk account. Whereas, not giving any body access to your device to which your bitcointalk account is been logged in is another way to secure your account, because I guess majority of us uses the permanent login feature, whereby our account is permanently logged in to our mobile or laptop devices.

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Quote from: KingsDen on October 21, 2024, 06:14:28 PM

No one is talking about this type of nonsense replies... It is annoying how low this forum go every year. Going through some posts in this thread is total rubbish. Some didn't even understand the Op and started giving advice, just like the first post in this thread.
Imagine someone saying that Bitcointalk is a fully decentralized forum, this means that the fellow doesn't understand what decentralization means.

It's obvious that he (the first poster) didn't read the whole text before replying probably just checked via email noti.. and just clicked reply it without reading further.
The OP of the thread doesn't understand his post completely at the same time because he still quoted and replied to it, which seems he's taking the advice Tongue

or he's just confused (how hard can checking a box be..).

Quote from: tech30338 on October 21, 2024, 07:35:42 PM

To secure you're account the number one thing you need to do is don't share information or even allow others to use you're mobile and giving them full access to it especially if you have wallet on it,

That's not what OP is asking just take your time to go through it,understand it or go through other replies before giving your opinion Roll Eyes

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

To secure you're account the number one thing you need to do is don't share information or even allow others to use you're mobile and giving them full access to it especially if you have wallet on it, for what i have read from other and also experience once you have share it to others even though they have no intentions in the beginning, they will be curious, and might check on it, no offense to other people but it's the reality.
Or worse they might accidentally mess things up, so for safety keep it to yourself.

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Quote from: KingsDen on October 21, 2024, 06:14:28 PM

No one is talking about this type of nonsense replies... It is annoying how low this forum go every year. Going through some posts in this thread is total rubbish. Some didn't even understand the Op and started giving advice, just like the first post in this thread.
Imagine someone saying that Bitcointalk is a fully decentralized forum, this means that the fellow doesn't understand what decentralization means.

Yeah, that's kind of vague reply but we're all free to use the "Report to moderator" button.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Bitcointalk is a fully decentralized forum which is why no one is verified for anything here. that is why you have to pay your security yourself. use a strong password at your own risk when entering a password. and two factor authentication must be set carefully. and of course use your bitcoin address in one of your account posts and keep that address carefully. If your account is hacked in the future. then you can recover your account by signing the message of that bitcoin address

No one is talking about this type of nonsense replies... It is annoying how low this forum go every year. Going through some posts in this thread is total rubbish. Some didn't even understand the Op and started giving advice, just like the first post in this thread.
Imagine someone saying that Bitcointalk is a fully decentralized forum, this means that the fellow doesn't understand what decentralization means.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Being scammed is a choice nowadays. So, it's not related to your account but to how you decide when you've seen some opportunities that are being offered to you.

Whether a newbie or not, no one is prone into being scammed unless you're an informed guy. So, with that I advise you not to take part into those people telling you that they have a money making opportunity to make.

Because if they know so, they won't be sharing it to anybody. What sense eh?

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

It is that same 2FA that you need to understand more better on ow to effect the use, because its more ok and safer, after doing that, i will advise also that you don't because of activating for 2FA then you should leave your devise or sensitive private information open to the public, also, try to make your devise always logged in on bitcointalk as you can tick the button while trying to login, these are the first and necessary steps you needed to take.

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Quote from: EluguHcman on October 20, 2024, 01:48:39 AM

So to do away with such persons who may have some negative intensions of you is just to avoid them by keeping your seed phrase privately to your awareness alone and don not share your device which your wallets/accounts is being logged on.
Also, do not be confirmable logging in your accounts with different devices and avoid untrusted online links and sites.

Hey mate, I think you misunderstood the ops question, and mistaken it to mean wallets instead of forum account which is what the ops really want to know how he can protect his forum account from hacker's and intriders, and for that I think you may have to edit your comment and include how he can protect his forum account instead of wallets, because not all wallet requirs password to keep logging in, and no one can hack your Wallet because they know your password, since not all time you input your wallet seed phrase to log in.

And to protect your forum log in details from hacker's, is best that you make sure that you make use of the stay log in feature in the log page of the forum and avoid frequent changing of your browser or using a third party device or browser to long into your account, doing so will protect your account alot.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Most of these things are not going to matter I guess as long as you have a good password, and turn on most of the possible 2nd layer security like the Two Factory authentication, it's the most secure as it gets already if you still get hacked after that you're probably doing or visiting something that should not be visited, I mean there are for sure a lot of hackers out there and there are a lot of ways where they can penetrate to our computer or our devices, but it's not actually going to be easily as long as you're not going to let them do it.

You just need to have enough knowledge about it and stop clicking links that you don't really know, and it is going to be secure enough, I mean personally all of my emails and accounts on different platforms are all secured, on multiple layers if it is available and I have never been hacked, some of the cases I almost get hacked when I started doing airdrops, when I need to click a lot of links, they get access to my email but luckily I was able to log them out because I have 2FA on.

So just be aware of it, as long as you know, or mostly if you think that something is going to be a red flag just avoid it, since it might be risky.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

It's enough that you are using strong generated password for your account and enable 2FA in settings.
If you want to be even more secure than don't click on any links received from other members in PM to avoid phishing attacks.
More important is to have good protection for your email address, or even better use special dedicated email only for bitcointalk forum.

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Setting up Two Factor authentication is the best thing you can do to keep your account safe, also changing your password every now and then also helps. Just make sure you never use "Save Password" on any browser or store your password with any apps. Just try to remember it, and It should be good to go. And make sure you are not using same password on multiple websites.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

I have a different opinion concerning setting up your security and your account login which I think has been helpful so far, if you really want to be on a safer side I wouldn't advise you to always allow your account to be logged in after doing your forum work this will help to reduce the risk of scammers having access to your account. How private do you keep your laptops and mobile phones depending on what you are using right now do you know that a simple mistake where someone else has access to your phone they can easily check your browser and if your password is saved they can easily know your password?

Yes you may find it difficult to always imputing your login details whenever you want to come online on the forum but to me I think it is not really difficult if you consider security and privacy reasons.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Bitcointalk is a fully decentralized forum which is why no one is verified for anything here. that is why you have to pay your security yourself. use a strong password at your own risk when entering a password. and two factor authentication must be set carefully. and of course use your bitcoin address in one of your account posts and keep that address carefully. If your account is hacked in the future. then you can recover your account by signing the message of that bitcoin address

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Quote from: Agbe on October 20, 2024, 05:24:03 PM

If you don't want to frequently login to the account then you can click saved password which can save the password for some time in the browser it make sure you use a strong password. And the forum as provided an alternative security measure to secure your account which is the 2Fa security measure. And don't login to another person device and don't give your account to someone with your device. Securing your account is your personal issue. Don't disclose your details with someone. Those are some of the measures to take to protect the account.

I have the same thought as you. Since you will be logging in frequently, I think you will just save the password on your device browser if the device is safe with you always so as to avoid alway logging in whenever you wants to browse the forum for interactions.

Also if you still want to make it more strong, you can add up 2FA so that whenever you wants to logging in another device you will need to provide it, or if someone have access to your password without your consent, you will be able to have your account safe to even avoid email compromise.

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Quote from: Taskford on October 21, 2024, 07:24:43 AM

Just don't check the Always stay logged in box if you don't want to stay log in.

If your account is logged in on another device, it will be logged out of your current device. It is kind of security layer by the forum and it means no change that two people can login on a same account at the same time. One in, and one out automatically and it nearly means that if hacker logs in your account, you will be kicked out and will have to be very fast to log in again and change your password. It's nearly impossible to be informed and response in real time like this.

So having staked Bitcoin address, signed message, PGP key and PGP message are all good preparations for your account recovery later.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Just don't check the Always stay logged in box if you don't want to stay log in.

But so far for longest time we are here in forum and let our account stay log in since its hassle to input frequently our password when we go here I don't encounter any issue with this matter. Although we are aware about account hacking but if you are careful enough for clicking any random links for sure we are safe. Also always check the url of the site you are using before entering your password to avoid any further issues.

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It's great to see that you're taking proactive steps toward securing your account! Since you've already set up two-factor authentication, you're on the right track. To ensure it's working correctly, you might want to double-check your settings and make sure 2FA is enabled for both login and account recovery processes.

Be cautious about the links you click on, especially in emails or unfamiliar sites. Phishing attacks can trick you into revealing your credentials.

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How Can You Secure Your Account As Newbie Simple you need use different password from your other account setup a 2fa nowadays Centralized Exchange email even bitcointalk offer 2FA for security.

Second, secure your account as a wallet than make at least 2 wallet one hot wallet that is connected the internet like interacting with dapps, receiving bounty and airdrop and etc second is cold wallet that connected to hardware wallet and use for hold long term money

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Quote from: Ambatman on October 20, 2024, 07:25:42 AM

Your insistence on login possibilities linked on how to message was most welcome. Thank you for bringing it to me.

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I'm thankful for your assistance regarding my security issues in the digital space. Your advices will indeed improve my online security.

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Quote from: khaled0111 on October 20, 2024, 04:07:21 PM

Thanks for your suggestions. I truly do appreciate your help with your expertise

Avoid pyramid quotes in your replies.

Avoid multiple posts in a row, you can combine three replies to three users into one, like I did above.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

You may have a lot of strategies with your passwords and loggins systems which may be highily sensitive secured for you, but be aware that nomatter how learned someone maybe, there would always be those who are learned than you do.

So to do away with such persons who may have some negative intensions of you is just to avoid them by keeping your seed phrase privately to your awareness alone and don not share your device which your wallets/accounts is being logged on.
Also, do not be confirmable logging in your accounts with different devices and avoid untrusted online links and sites.

I'm thankful for your assistance regarding my security issues in the digital space. Your advices will indeed improve my online security.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

I really can't comprehend your statement "the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues"
If you don't want to always input password check ☑ the box of always Logged in.

To protect your account use a Valid email and a strong password.
Also try to sign a Bitcoin message here
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10820715

Or how to sign a message here
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10775516

About your 2FA I think @Findingnemo should have answered your question.

Your insistence on login possibilities linked on how to message was most welcome. Thank you for bringing it to me.

Quote from: khaled0111 on October 20, 2024, 04:07:21 PM

I suppose you are asking about how to secure your bitcointalk account, right?

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I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues

The option to keep you logged in exists for convenience purposes. Many members, me included, don’t like to input their credentials everytime they want to use the forum. However, never enable it if someone else can have access to your device. In such case, always click the "logout" button before you close the forum tab.

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I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again.

As Findingnemo has already explained, make sure to enable the 2fa by ticking the "Enable two-factor authentication?" checkbox.

Thanks for your suggestions. I truly do appreciate your help with your expertise

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2FA is just an extra layer of security it can secure BTT account but it doesn't mean your account is recoverable once someone hacked your account that is why others suggesting to sign a message with stake address. However, since you are currently newbie I suggest stake your BTC address from this thread "Stake your Bitcoin address here".

Your account is secured once you stake your BTC address and it's recoverable if someone hacked your account in the future.

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If you don't want to frequently login to the account then you can click saved password which can save the password for some time in the browser it make sure you use a strong password. And the forum as provided an alternative security measure to secure your account which is the 2Fa security measure. And don't login to another person device and don't give your account to someone with your device. Securing your account is your personal issue. Don't disclose your details with someone. Those are some of the measures to take to protect the account.

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As others have explained, you might not have the 2FA enabled even though you have set up the 2FA. As a newbie, even if you can't secure or have a strong security measures to your account but by signing a message with your wallet will help prove that you are the real owner in case someone have or gained access to your account. You can see it in meta board where a forum member's account was hacked and wanted to recover by the help of admin so that person signed a message using the wallet address that is used to signed before to prove the ownership and did get it later on.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Aside from having a strong password, 2fa, make your device clean and malware-free as well. Good practice of securing and using your device and avoiding suspicious emails or messages from any social media chats will help you to achieve it. This common knowledge yet it can be helpful at all times.

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I suppose you are asking about how to secure your bitcointalk account, right?

Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues

The option to keep you logged in exists for convenience purposes. Many members, me included, don’t like to input their credentials everytime they want to use the forum. However, never enable it if someone else can have access to your device. In such case, always click the "logout" button before you close the forum tab.

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I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again.

As Findingnemo has already explained, make sure to enable the 2fa by ticking the "Enable two-factor authentication?" checkbox.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Which of the account? You didn't specify the account you're emphasizing on, because I know quite well that if you're emphasizing on a forum account many persons will be solutions to it very fast, are you emphasizing on exchange accounts or you're emphasizing on casino, it's base on the particular account you mention people will suggest the solutions of getting rids of scam from you, I know that scammers can't attack a newbie account of btt, but if it's an exchange accounts or trading account, scammers can attack those accounts that will require you to think of using authenticator, so will like you elaborate in detail so that your question will be well understood.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Use strong passwords for your email, your forum account.
Use 2FA for your email, and your forum account.
Sign a Bitcoin message with a staked Bitcoin address in the forum.
Sign a PGP message with your PGP key and stake it in the forum.

Forum account: security, privacy, and recovery
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[Guide] How to use the 2FA feature on Bitcointalk
[GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

I really can't comprehend your statement "the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues"
If you don't want to always input password check ☑ the box of always Logged in.

To protect your account use a Valid email and a strong password.
Also try to sign a Bitcoin message here
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10820715

Or how to sign a message here
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.10775516

About your 2FA I think @Findingnemo should have answered your question.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

Which platform, are you mentioning that didn't ask for 2FA while logging in back?

The above replies focused on the exchanges but I read your thread twice and you didn't mention any exchange or name to assume so I consider you are talking about Bitcointalk's security feature 2FA.

Can you make sure, your 2FA is enabled by going Profile=>Account related Information=>Two factor authentication

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The reason may be cookies and that you used the same IP address, but the platform must ask you for two-factor authentication if you withdraw (unless you whitelist your address).

The advice varies from platform to platform and you must continue to learn, but the necessary precautions are a strong password, using a unique email, two-factor authentication on a separate device and not using the device for random browsing or downloading programs from unknown sources.

Additional precautions: Restrict access to a specific IP address, withdraw your funds from the platform once the trading is finished.

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Quote from: ? on October 20, 2024, 01:30:41 AM

Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

You may have a lot of strategies with your passwords and loggins systems which may be highily sensitive secured for you, but be aware that nomatter how learned someone maybe, there would always be those who are learned than you do.

So to do away with such persons who may have some negative intensions of you is just to avoid them by keeping your seed phrase privately to your awareness alone and don not share your device which your wallets/accounts is being logged on.
Also, do not be confirmable logging in your accounts with different devices and avoid untrusted online links and sites.

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Hi to all.
I had an impression that the frequent password input was not necessary, which can cause some security issues. I went ahead and set up two-factor authentication, however, it did not ask me to perform such an action after my logging out and logging back in again. As a newbie,what preventive measures should one have in place to make sure that their accounts are not defrauded or scammed?

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