Topic: I access my BTC and other wallets on Public Internet Cafe - page 4. (Read 696 times)

What about you guys that like to go to coffee shops and browse online through your laptop?  Say you know the coffeeshop wifi password.  Is it still not good idea to use it?


Thus never log into your email even to the wifi from your coffeeshop?


So if thats the case, wouldn't that mean anytime you want to use wifi in a public area, you basically have to tether from your phone data only to be safe?



I mean tons of ppl go to coffeeshops and do work online etc and check things. 


So what about those people then?  I mean say most don't have crypto but tons of ppl use wifi at coffeeshop to check email and do work online right?  So how is that safe for them then if they don't use crypto.

Take the warnings mentioned already about keyloggers seriously.
And if you can afford to buy used smartphone and prepaid card (even if it would be just for just these transactions), do it.
Think of it as an investment to security, you could literally save rest of your money by doing that.

I could not not afford to play with a public machines;
Just because those are free at the moment, doesn't mean that they wouldn't cost you everything in the future.
All it takes is one hack and your future in crypto is back on zero.

Keyloggers are often used with applications making screenshots, so I assume that 2FA is also exposed to danger. Who knows what stealth software is installed on someone else's computer?



Undoubtedly, the OP should buy a hardware wallet in order to safely and securely send BTC coins using a computer located in a public Internet cafe. This is the only way to enter a passphrase manually without the risk of stealing private keys.

The common risks in using the internet cafe is the Keylogger. Apparently, it wont record anything that is copy pasted. Yet, there are also softwares that records your activity including those you copy and paste (usually private keys, and btc address). There is only one thing that could save your from such harm/risk. Check the PC if theres a software such deep-freeze, that lets the computer erase every activity you made after it is restarted, just dont save anything inside the hard disk.

Its not safe to access on net cafe,you are correct here since as most computer has keylogger. It was installed by someone to steal some gaming account etc. If they have knowledge in cryptocurrency, your online wallet is not safe. You can add additional security o your online wallet by activating your 2FA Security. Another is through mobile authentication, that once you loin a code was sent to your phoe. This way, your account has a secondary level of security.

I only access my wallet in an internet cafe before but I really  don't want it in the first place. It's just so happened that I need to withdraw right that very moment and my smartphone is dead battery. Fortunately, nothing unusual happened after it . If I were you, I will never do it again because it's very unsafe. Your option in visiting your wallet should only be through your own device but if it l's not then do not attempt using it at all.

There are basically 2 reasons why this could backfire and you would lose all your funds here.

Since I am assuming your using a wallet that's hosted online and is able to be accessed everywhere, you need to watch out for keyloggers which can easily steal your username and password, but if you have 2 factor authentication on, this can be easily be avoided.

The 2nd way someone could steal your BTC is if they have malware which would automatically sweep the machine for private keys, or auto send BTC to a certain address. This one is basically unavoidable, unless you buy a hardware wallet like a ledger.

Yes, it has and there's a possibility since you are in a public cafe.

"BUT"

Before going too far on my statement, I'm afraid that all information shared here about the software or possibility might be used for shi*ty act since this forum is public and everyone can see this discussion, and even you (sorry).

If you are worried about your security and you have no choice but to use an internet cafe, set up a 2FA on these exchange wallets you are talking about. And emails today like GMAIL, don't just let allow anyone to log in on other devices without permission from the old recognized device.

If the owner of the public internet Cafe has installed a keylogger in his/her cafe then your private keys and other important data will be stolen in a blink of an eye.

I can say that public internet Cafe is 50/50 safe to use and if you are transacting a huge amount of money it's better that you should not use it. It will be best if you will just buy your own computer and internet to be safe and always stay away from phishing sites or store your private keys online.

I would only do this with a toss away paper wallet into an exchange and then immediately move the BTC someplace to another crypto wallet (and running home to change password

on the exchange I used on the open site) or moved the BTC directly to another trezor wallet or paper wallet. Would be a one-shot pony kinda thing and change password on site from

your phone app after the fact if not thru the phone (better).

Only in an emergency on the above. I only use paper wallets...makes me pay attention for the most part. I use a trezor for $200 of dust for purchases..but when I xfer funds

I clean computer with malware/virus/get latest updates/defrag/spywareblaster/adv system care/ stuff like that...then get on Coinbase or whatever with SMS text etc.

Goes from one 'clean' paperwallet to another clean paperwallet. If it is worth the hassle it goes into the safety deposit box with all my paper wallets of various crypto.

again. trezor is only for dust amounts $200 or some such for purchases.

Also IF I EVER feel the need to write down a private key (in safety deposit box or whatever) I fold the paper up 3x and without looking at any of the 3 write a blank

the private key 3x. That way if I mess up in some manner 2 out of the 3 would likely be correct or I could figure out any issues. Did this PRE-trezor when using paper

wallets for dust and ASIC miner purchases...but always thought it was a good plan ...also your trezor password and or any other password in the same manner.

You unfold the paper and viola all copies should match 1/2/3.

I figure if the ASIC miner gods hate me a meteorite will take out the bank or some such ..that is just the way it is...all in a waterproof zip lock bag and waterproof rubber bag

in a safety deposit box. Sure makes a guy HODL it is a pain to get them..by then the panic is gone Anyway did this since 2013 and I started BTC mining back in the day.

Its not really safe on accessing your cryptocurrency in an internet cafe since they can see on what you are doing and worst case if they have a keylogger or capturing every thing on what your doing on the pc.

It would be better to buy a laptop o desktop computer so you can secure on what you are doing and its a good investment. If you have a laptop then you can easily access your cryptocurrency and trade in time.

Accessing your wallet in a public cafe would put you in risk. If available access your wallet through your mobile phone and make sure that it is secured or you are not opening random mail or links to avoid getting viruses or malwares. Another thing is you can use a hardware wallet which is on the first place the most adviceable storage for your crypto.

Others are always saying keyloggers, but in my point of view, most of the user's aren't really typing all of the characters of their wallet individually, in that case, what they are doing is copy pasting their wallet's private key, then pasting it. Keylogger doesn't have much capability to capture it, thus, making it safe for your wallet information. But beware of other software, those that are associated with copying the contents of your clipboard.

That practice is extremely unsafe, especially when it's related to your funds. There are such programs called "keyloggers" that logs all your key strokes and even logs your clipboard (copy-paste) data that may be accessed by someone else after you've used their PC unit. What's the best I would suggest if you're on a tight budget is to have a personal smartphone, as it is much safer as long as you don't install any malicious apps. Or only go to trusted public internet cafe that's premium than others.

Great all advise and ooinion is very good and correct, using public computer at cafe opening the wallet are very risky it's possible the copy of the private is the way to lost your funds or your bitcoin unvestment. By the way niw you know the effect using public computers so to avoid risk do not use it again to open your wallet for the safety.

Too many consequences to suffer just to avoid hacking. Preventing is better than cure, I also recommend to transfer your funds asap. Hackers are just waiting to let you fill up your wallet to steal more money from you. Better buy some hard wallet for more security levels. It's not easy to hack unless you give the hard wallet and the private key to someone.


People do anything for money  Even sacrificing the trust of their colleagues which can make a great trouble for them.

I suggest you change your wallet and transfer all the funds to a secure wallet by secure means.
Your wallet is still vulnerable, no matter how past you used the public cafe, why take the risk? Secure your funds while you still have time.

A story to tell, 8 years ago one of my staff was dishonest and I knew about it by an incident happened accidentally.
Later to grab some proofs, I installed a keylogger on his pc in my office secretly and boom I got all the proofs I needed to kick his ass out of my office.

A keylogger can be used for good and also for bad and the information can be tracked by several ways afair.

It won't work.
Those computers run behind a management program like "MyCyberCafe" not only you won't be able to enter the boot section because the employee there will instantly notice but even if you do your os won't be able to connect to anything.
It's not like renting a car, it's taking a taxi. 

Anyhow, I'm surprised nobody advised the OP to stop using webwallets also. Not your keys...not your coins.

I'd suggest you have some sort of 2fa that you can check from your phone, or from a outside source than the computer itself. It's just good practice to always act as if someone has access to you data, under that assumption, are you taking the necessary steps to secure your funds?

Probably not, make sure the wallet you use lets you activate 2fa and set it up asap!

Before accessing or opening your wallet on a public internet cafe make sure that it is safe check for key logger and other stuff.
I also do it sometimes but I only do it on my trusted internet cafe which I also know the owner and the shop attendant.
My brother got hacked from doing it on a random internet cafe back in 2017 and lost a lot of crypto because of it.
I think the best way is to own a hardware wallet I think it is safe to open because they need to have your device and codes.