This is worth to check https://scotthelme.co.uk/advanced-session-hijacking/
Actually i think same types of attack can be done to access victims web wallet account as most of the them use traditional cache and session system to keep user logged in.
So i think accessing bitcoin web wallet over public wifi can be dangerous.
Topic: Is there any risk in using Bitcoin over Public WiFi ? - page 3. (Read 2677 times)
I guess using public - WIFI is not that big deal or do not have a chance to the hacker to have your bitcoin using it.
I used and open my bitcoin and have transaction using public wifi yet there is no error or any signs of hacking my wallet then,
there is no risk on my part using Public WIFI.
I used and open my bitcoin and have transaction using public wifi yet there is no error or any signs of hacking my wallet then,
there is no risk on my part using Public WIFI.
I don't think so there will be any issues unless you sign into a faulty site and that's not protected. I think all wallets and transaction are secured, there no need to really worry and if the hackers want to hack, they will figure a way out. I am using public WiFi most times faced no problems till date, hence can say there are no issues.
Using it over a WiFi isn't a problem, but do not use it on public computers and do not share your private key. If someone spies on the connection, they can steal sensitive info about your wallet and you don't want that to happen...
I didn't quite understand what you said about using a public wifi for transactions through Bitcoin. Do you need to share your private key when using it? I don't think you don't need to.
No, you never need to share your private key.
About the sensitive information about your wallet, I don't think it has sensitive information (only private keys I guess? If you decided to input it) that's the beauty of Bitcoin, you don't need to hand out real information about you.
I agree, it can be a possible privacy issue though. Someone eavesdropping on your connection can learn about the addresses you use and might even be able to connect that to a photo of yours.
Is it not possible for the hacker to see your password as you're typing it into electrum for instance and isn't there a way he could find out your wallet seed?
Not over the network, decryption is done locally. Shoulder surfing is always a risk when using a computer in public. You can mitigate that with a blanked though.
Is it not possible for the hacker to see your password as you're typing it into electrum for instance and isn't there a way he could find out your wallet seed?
Using it over a WiFi isn't a problem, but do not use it on public computers and do not share your private key. If someone spies on the connection, they can steal sensitive info about your wallet and you don't want that to happen...
I didn't quite understand what you said about using a public wifi for transactions through Bitcoin. Do you need to share your private key when using it? I don't think you don't need to. About the sensitive information about your wallet, I don't think it has sensitive information (only private keys I guess? If you decided to input it) that's the beauty of Bitcoin, you don't need to hand out real information about you.
Using it over a WiFi isn't a problem, but do not use it on public computers and do not share your private key. If someone spies on the connection, they can steal sensitive info about your wallet and you don't want that to happen...
What sensitive info are you talking about?
Using it over a WiFi isn't a problem, but do not use it on public computers and do not share your private key. If someone spies on the connection, they can steal sensitive info about your wallet and you don't want that to happen...
The only thing that anyone on that network (for example a hacker) can see is that you are using bitcoin (for example when you start your bitcoin wallet and connect) and in case there is a man in the middle he can see the transaction and that is already public knowledge as soon as you broadcast it.
with credit card however the information you type in the sites such as card number, CVV2, password,... are secret information that an attacker can use.
with credit card however the information you type in the sites such as card number, CVV2, password,... are secret information that an attacker can use.
... if they are able to make you trust a false certificate. Which is more complex than a simple MITM. Its commonly used in many companies, but they also own the hardware so they install a pre-trusted root certificate that can sign their fake ones.
The only thing that anyone on that network (for example a hacker) can see is that you are using bitcoin (for example when you start your bitcoin wallet and connect) and in case there is a man in the middle he can see the transaction and that is already public knowledge as soon as you broadcast it.
with credit card however the information you type in the sites such as card number, CVV2, password,... are secret information that an attacker can use.
with credit card however the information you type in the sites such as card number, CVV2, password,... are secret information that an attacker can use.
We all know that it is not advisable to use e-banking, credit/debit cards, etc over public WiFi as the information can be misused by the hackers.
Is there any chance that the same can happen if we make bitcoin transactions over public WiFi ?
Is there any chance that the same can happen if we make bitcoin transactions over public WiFi ?
Unless you use an online wallet, no. even in case of a full MITM, the signed transaction is publicly available. The worst that can happen is that you are fed false information (sybil attack) or that your transaction is withheld from the rest of the network (DoS).
I assume due to high security measures in bitcoin, it is not possible. Am I correct ?
No, its because the sensetive information do not leave your machine, it has little to do with the scenario you describe. If you are worried about the bank stuff, use a VPN you trust (works with bitcoin aswell) and/or check SSL certificates (not needed for bitcoin, unless you use an online wallet).
Broadcasting a transaction (which has to be public by it's very nature) with public wifi is perfectly fine.
Connecting any computer with private keys to any network is always a security risk.
Connecting any computer with private keys to any network is always a security risk.
A local network should not be trusted anyway, esp. if its unknown. If thats your default setting, you should fix that. Thats a general issue though and not related to bitcoin.
Broadcasting a transaction (which has to be public by it's very nature) with public wifi is perfectly fine.
Connecting any computer with private keys to any network is always a security risk.
Connecting any computer with private keys to any network is always a security risk.
We all know that it is not advisable to use e-banking, credit/debit cards, etc over public WiFi as the information can be misused by the hackers.
Is there any chance that the same can happen if we make bitcoin transactions over public WiFi ?
I assume due to high security measures in bitcoin, it is not possible. Am I correct ?
Is there any chance that the same can happen if we make bitcoin transactions over public WiFi ?
I assume due to high security measures in bitcoin, it is not possible. Am I correct ?
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