Topic: OFFICIAL: BTC-e accounts had been hacked (Read 1883 times)

So I have to agree with the premise that this is the user's fault for using Microsoft Windows; however insensitive this may sound to Microsoft Windows users or to Microsoft corporation.

Is it secure enough though, or should i use linux as a virtualmachine

I have a Mac, mountain lion OSX

How secure is my OS compared to linux?

Russian

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English (Google Translation)

   7) The use of Linux \ Unix operating systems greatly reduces the chance of infecting your computer malicious software such as RAT \ keylogger.

In connection with the hacking of accounts Exchange recommend that you read the safety precautions that will help you avoid losing money and save your nerves.
Please take instructions very seriously - from malicious actions have been affected so many people. Almost always the fault of theft is the user.
What you need to do to best protect yourself:
1) Tie your account to a unique postal address, preferably with GMAIL two-factor authentication. Keep this a secret e-mail address and be sure to use to bind to a cell phone.
2) Use the unique generated passwords like v6ZexHceab! MEjp5 $. You can store your passwords in a program keepass, while the file is password database stored on a removable storage device that is connected only when necessary.
An example of a good nickname: John8888
An example of a good password: v6ZexHceab! MEjp5 $
An example of a good template: alenka.treidersha1917 @ gmail.com
An example of a bad nickname: Suparc00lBull1995 (in case the same as the user name of your network activity)
An example of a bad password: Bull1995 (contains part of the nickname)
An example of poor template [email protected] (coincides with the nickname, easily guessed)
3) Never use the same password! This is a godsend for vlomschika - often by your nick is very easy to gather all the necessary information from public sources using just google.
Attack scenario: You signed up for a little-known pool, that offers favorable conditions. To register, you will only use your email address and password, which coincides with other services. A couple of weeks pool ceased to exist, and you have strangely disappeared with your money exchange accounts.
Also, do not use common words and phrases - brute force password crackers pick up a dictionary.
4) Be sure to include confirmation of withdrawal of funds via email,
https://btc-e.com/news/131
However, remember that it's not only helps to lose money through bad deal.
For example - to sell all btc for $ 0.07
5) Do not click on links sent by chat and private messages!
Even if you have a strong password, the attacker can proekspluatirovat unpatched vulnerabilities browser \ plugin. In this case, the antivirus will not help - the attacker will use a unique signature malware.
6) For maximum safety, it is recommended to use a separate computer or a virtual machine. This is especially true for large sums of money.
At the rate of 260, even 10 btc are weighty value, while the cost of a single PC \ netbook is less than $ 300.
7) The use of Linux \ Unix operating systems greatly reduces the chance of infecting your computer malicious software such as RAT \ keylogger.
Do not advertise transactions with large sums. This may attract the attention of criminals who are "shepherd" you a few weeks, bit by bit gathering the necessary information. In this case the probability of a successful attack - 80%.
Attack scenario:
You let slip that are operating with 1000 + btc. An attacker conducts a conversation with you, day after day collecting the necessary information for a successful attack. He learns that you are living in Omsk, BU interested in buying cards for mining.
An attacker creates a fake advertisement for the sale and share a link with you (leave at the forum, which you are likely to read). You negotiate a deal, tell your shipping address. Next - a trick. The information gathered is sufficient to seize control of your secondary accounts, manipulating your network circle of contacts and even physical capture of the purse.
The cost of such an attack is not great, and requires little time attacking. Since we are talking about large sums, you should be very careful.
That's all,
take care of yourself and be careful - your safety is in your hands!
John8888

Almost always the fault of theft is the user.

News / Protection against unauthorized withdrawal (UPDATED!!!)

00:00 17.04.13 from admin

Functional confirmation of the withdrawal through the mail. (http://pastebin.com/QHS2k8dc view all !!!
Russian version, use a translator)

To use a functional need to confirm email - https://btc-e.com/profile#edit/home
Activate protection - https://btc-e.com/profile#edit/security
After that, each withdrawal you will come to notice in the mail.
Today will be translated into English.

For complete safety, use different passwords on the stock exchange and mail, as well as recommend the use of e-mail gmail.com with two-factor authentication.

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In connection with the hacking of accounts Exchange recommend that you read the safety precautions,...