Topic: Securing your Bitcoin talk account - page 2. (Read 394 times)

As @bitmover already pointed out above signing messages will help in verifying that address belongs to you and can easily gain access of your account even if you face any problem.The second step as you said remember mail and also hide it from public as scammers will parade with fake links that you unintentionally might click and fall for such scams.

It's nice to see that we have some persons here on btt that actually thinks about the security of our account and not just focusing on how to secure our asset all the time. We nice guide mate. I will lik to add some important internet security tips written by mapuche33 that I find very useful.

I want to add one simple and maybe important note:
3:  It's important to use a different password for your Bitcointalk account than for your other accounts, just in case one of your account passwords gets compromised.

When you came to the internet all the protocols and rules were alloying on you. Internet is something like you don't know the people and they don't know you if they don't know about your life then how they are you will wisher they will use you for their benefits through a hack and I don't know that bitcoin talk account will be hacked like others I heard it for the first time because u heard a lot about the wallet the most every third person talking about the wallet security but you are The first one I think that talks about the privacy of the account. I don't know other routes of securing the account but the one that you mentioned was done when I joined this forum I am still confused about how someone can hack your account through email if you have an answer then please reply.

Nice thread mate, although I have come across many of this similar threads about safeguarding once forum account, but no reminder is useless. Here is another thread https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/m.54779472

Aside the staking of bitcoin address which is the most secure way to recover ones account. Other tips to avoid the account from been hacked can be;

1: turn on your Email 2FA used for the forum account
2. Regularly change the password of your forum account

You forgot the most important

Sign bitcoin message with an address that belongs to you here

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/stake-your-bitcoin-address-here-996318

This is how you will recover your account using a cryptographic proof of ownership

Security is one of the most important section of the crypto space and internet as a whole.Security in the internet simply refers to measures we take to prevent our device, assets or  privacy from cyber threats or attacks associated with the internet.Alot of persons spend much time on this forum while others spend little intervals of time on the forum however both categories of users require security measures to protect their accounts from hacks and other cyber threats.below is a series of things one can do to protect them from such threats.

Note!!--> This post may not contain all security measures therefore any additional information would be appreciated.

1.Always be sure to use a secure internet connection before logging in to your account as using unsecure connections exposes you to cyber threats which in some cases may lead to account ban due to using an IP with record of some units of evil on the forum.

2.limit your logining into your account via public cafes or computer centers as this can pose threats to your login details such as email and password.if possible avoid using public cyber cafes for logging in, instead stick to using a particular personal device this will make it even easier to monitor your IP logins using this function below.


3.Avoid using similar or same passwords on majority of your accounts or logins on different platforms.(try to make your passwords distinct and different.)

4.limit using Google password suggestions and password auto save as this makes it easier for hackers to access your Bitcoin talk account through your Google account.

5. Use the forum hide email address button to conceal your email.This feature is usually turned on by default for added security. However here is a guide to setting it up.




6. Make use of email addresses that seem different from your username as it reduces chances of hackers getting to know your email address easily which could make it easier for your account to be hacked, or your privacy tempered.Below is an illustration.

Compared to ;

 

7. Make use of secure browsers to avoid phishing attacks or leaking of your info to third parties.also avoid changing your email address frequently as this puts a message on your trust page for a certain period of time.
                    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.For an extra layer of security forum users can make use of the forum 2FA.This works using a cryptographic proof of ownership which is done by submitting your Bitcoin wallet address on this thread
https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/stake-your-bitcoin-address-here-996318. (Thanks to @Tomatocage) forum moderators can then use the necessary submitted cryptographic details to verify your ownership of the account in the case of hack or loss of account.

2. You can also setup a security question for your account.
You can do this by following the steps below;



 Note!! :Make your security question difficult to figure out avoid simple questions like;
*middle name
*Pet's name
*Mother's maiden name.... etc

3. For additional security set up an SMS 2FA for the email tied to your Bitcoin talk account.

4. Avoid clicking suspicious links.As these links may carry phishing properties or malicious softwares.

5. For more information on security you can see to the posts below;

• Forum account: security, privacy, and recovery
• [GUIDE] How to Create a Strong/Secure Password
• How to sign a message?!
• [Eng: Tutorial] PGP Signature - Encrypt/Decrypt message - Fingerprint
• Post your PGP key, add an encrypted message, open for anyone.
• Why do you need PGP?.
• A Tutorial for Beginners to PGP - Pretty Good Privacy.

Don't forget to keep your keys safe mate 😁