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Topic: Securing wallets on ubuntu 13.04 (Read 920 times)

sr. member
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August 06, 2013, 04:14:49 AM
#7
I had no script installed right away, it is THE addon to install first on firefox.
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August 05, 2013, 11:06:23 PM
#6
The best way to secure your wallet is to use an offline version.

Otherwise don't forward any ports to your computer and disable java.

If you rely on java, you can also use NoScript or something similar to make sure no unwanted java gets ran in the browser. I personally have to use java for a couple things even though I rather not :p
cp1
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Stop using branwallets
August 05, 2013, 11:02:58 PM
#5
The best way to secure your wallet is to use an offline version:  https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/guide-to-offline-armory-install-241730

Otherwise don't forward any ports to your computer and disable java.
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August 05, 2013, 10:58:40 PM
#4
My home folder is already encrypted.
One thing I do not understand is how to make a walletpassphrase on linux. On windows you have the option setting - encrypt wallet. I did not find the same option on linux. Anyone can tell me how this is done ?

I am running xubuntu 13.04 running bitcoin-qt, there should be the option in the window under one of the menus. I don't have bitcoin-qt setup at the moment as my HDD fried earlier today, but once I do I'll reply with some pictures.

Also, you can always use the API to do it, but thats a bit more involved.

Edit: Also, to avoid situations like mine (I did this luckily), after encrypting the wallet.dat I would make an archive that is encrypted and store it on a USB/online service. This way if your HDD does fry you don't lose you bitcoins Smiley
sr. member
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August 04, 2013, 08:48:29 AM
#3
My home folder is already encrypted.
One thing I do not understand is how to make a walletpassphrase on linux. On windows you have the option setting - encrypt wallet. I did not find the same option on linux. Anyone can tell me how this is done ?
legendary
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August 04, 2013, 06:03:35 AM
#2
Personally I just use TrueCrypt
sr. member
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August 04, 2013, 05:14:56 AM
#1
Hi,

I have just installed ubuntu 13.04 and will keep my various wallets on this os.
It will only be used for securing my wallets and I was wondering what steps I should take to make sure the os is secure.

I plan to activate ufw firewall, do i need special rule sets so that my wallets work as they should ?

Thanks
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