MyEtherWallet wasn't taken over(at least recently). You got hacked because of user error. You most likely clicked on a phishing link when you Googled "myetherwallet". The thing is, hackers can pay ads to Google for listing a phishing site version of the original MEW. So this wasn't MEW's fault. Unfortunately you learned the hard way; hopefully your losses wasn't that much.
Next time when using MEW, type the URL "myetherwallet.com" accurately on your browser's address bar intead of Googling it.
Topic: Safe use of WEB Wallet - page 2. (Read 347 times)
As far as you have your keys on any website including web wallet service provider, don't expect security for your wallet. Crypto is all about self-responsibility and hence we should take enough security precautions to keep our crypto funds safe. I would recommend you to keep your funds in offline wallets such as a securely generated paper wallet or reputed hardware wallet. Web wallets are convenient but I don't expect security from them.
Next time, access those web wallets from a saved/bookmarked link instead.
On a side note: None of the web wallets are safe.
On a side note: None of the web wallets are safe.
Is it safe to assume the best wallets are the core wallets?
I suggest to go only through the bookmark on the official website of the MEW Wallet. When you open the site, check all the address symbols (often change "a" to "á"). I apologize for my English.
Next time, access those web wallets from a saved/bookmarked link instead.
On a side note: None of the web wallets are safe.
On a side note: None of the web wallets are safe.
The other day, MEW 's wallet was taken over.
Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
The first thing is don't put your private keys anywhere like airdrops and bounties. Next one is checking twice the official Myetherwallet website or not and keep in touch with Myetherwallet social media updates. In my opinion is you can use Metamask in your web browser. You can use Metamask safer than Myeterwallet. Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
All phishing attacks seem to target Myetherwallet domain name, use MyCrypto instead, It's the same with more features.
If you ever type your private keys, or upload your JSON file at a phishing site, you're basically at the mercy of the attacker, there is nothing that can be done to protect yourself from that, just be vigilant.
If you ever type your private keys, or upload your JSON file at a phishing site, you're basically at the mercy of the attacker, there is nothing that can be done to protect yourself from that, just be vigilant.
The other day, MEW 's wallet was taken over.
Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
I think you pretty save your Private Key on a safe note.
However, you admit that it seems you are a victim of a phishing site. No matter how secure our private key or password is, if you input it on a phishing site then there is a chance that it will be compromised.
Next time be aware on what site you are inputting your important credentials.
The other day, MEW 's wallet was taken over.
Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
Apparently, I seem to have written a private key at the phishing site.
How to use WEB wallet to not fail like me.
Please tell me what you are doing, such as when you use or save PW.
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