Topic: MtGox Account got Hacked Today - page 2. (Read 2830 times)
There needs to be a full investigation on every employee there to ensure they are not members of the financial terrorist groups that have been assaulting Bitcoins.
You guys warning him about how to guard his own PC, seem to be assuming that Mt. Gox itself is 100% secure.
Use very strong passwords anywhere where money is involved online, and DON'T use the same password at multiple sites.
Agreed, so many people underestimate the power of the password. To make one really secure, use special characters like #, !, &... that
makes it real hard to crack. Also use upper/lowercase and alpha/numeric.
While I whole heartedly agree that a strong password is a must, but don't stop there. Ensure you take other security measurements on your system as well: Up to date antivirus, scan pcs for malware/spyware, patch your systems. And if you have questionable browsing habbits, then make sure you use a different system (if available) for that.
I'm sorry for your loss, hopefully there are some recourse with the vendor.
I know how you must be feeling to have something taken from you. I once had my poker account broken into and they used up all my funds, while not to your amount, but I still felt violated.
Use very strong passwords anywhere where money is involved online, and DON'T use the same password at multiple sites.
Agreed, so many people underestimate the power of the password. To make one really secure, use special characters like #, !, &... that
makes it real hard to crack. Also use upper/lowercase and alpha/numeric.
Nope, I had my computer with me all the while this went down, and no one's used my computer.
I imagine someone bruteforced my password. It was all withdrawn in Bitcoin, so I have no delusions that I'll be able to track down the person that did it. That's kind of the point of bitcoin I suppose.
I don't really know why I posted this thread. It's just shitty. I'm devastated and needed to vent. Sorry for taking up space. Use complex passwords, people. Don't make the mistake I did.
Also, Mt. Gox needs to use a captcha. Really. Other people don't need to go through what I've gone through.
I imagine someone bruteforced my password. It was all withdrawn in Bitcoin, so I have no delusions that I'll be able to track down the person that did it. That's kind of the point of bitcoin I suppose.
I don't really know why I posted this thread. It's just shitty. I'm devastated and needed to vent. Sorry for taking up space. Use complex passwords, people. Don't make the mistake I did.
Also, Mt. Gox needs to use a captcha. Really. Other people don't need to go through what I've gone through.
You don't just get **Hacked**!
Your sec is only as good as the weakest link, and it's waaaay more likely that someone you know actually just got your pc unlocked.
ALSO!
MtGox is a legal entity, if you did get hacked, you are more then welcome to get the police to request the details to which your money was sent, MtGox at it's discretion may choose to comply.
Your sec is only as good as the weakest link, and it's waaaay more likely that someone you know actually just got your pc unlocked.
ALSO!
MtGox is a legal entity, if you did get hacked, you are more then welcome to get the police to request the details to which your money was sent, MtGox at it's discretion may choose to comply.
You're like the third guy here alone to be hacked recently. I think the attacks have begun in force.
I don't really know why I'm posting this, but my Mt. Gox account got hacked today, lost ~8K USD, absolutely devastated, as it was most of my money for college. Be careful. I assume there's no recourse for this?
Fuck my life. Be careful, people.
Fuck my life. Be careful, people.
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