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Q7

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Quote from: LiteCoinGuy on February 05, 2015, 02:22:42 AM

that would be hard but i would buy again probably.

check out a hardware-wallet:

https://bitcointalksearch.org/topic/overview-bitcoin-hardware-wallets-secure-your-coins-899253

Nice. That reminds me of trezor which I always have in mind that it was the best option until I saw the compilation in the list. What I need is something really small that can fit into the corner of my pocket not some bulky stuff. Even cards look too big.

Bralex

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I would try my best to find out where they are/went and do whatever I can to get them back xD
If I could'nt I guess I would try buy back.

countryfree

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Your country may be your worst enemy

Quote from: MakingMoneyHoney on February 06, 2015, 02:18:15 PM

Quote from: countryfree on February 06, 2015, 02:08:30 PM

Quote from: thejaytiesto on February 05, 2015, 08:21:57 PM

Quote from: countryfree on February 05, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

All stoles ever:

1) Left coins at exchange
2) Got hacked (installed malware)

Not all but like 99%

Thanks for info.
I guess I'm pretty safe as I have 2 computers, and I'm not doing much with the one with my wallet.
I've got some little money on blockchain.info too, it's just convenient.

I was just going to add a number 3 when I saw your post. Blockchain.info online wallet would be number 3. Too many people complain about losing money there, and there was a new story about them being hacked too. I wouldn't leave any money on Blockchain.info.

I don't have much there, but despite a few incidents, I believe blockchain.info is quite safe. If you look closely at their system, it's actually safer than most home computers.

MakingMoneyHoney

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Quote from: countryfree on February 06, 2015, 02:08:30 PM

Quote from: thejaytiesto on February 05, 2015, 08:21:57 PM

Quote from: countryfree on February 05, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

All stoles ever:

1) Left coins at exchange
2) Got hacked (installed malware)

Not all but like 99%

Thanks for info.
I guess I'm pretty safe as I have 2 computers, and I'm not doing much with the one with my wallet.
I've got some little money on blockchain.info too, it's just convenient.

I was just going to add a number 3 when I saw your post. Blockchain.info online wallet would be number 3. Too many people complain about losing money there, and there was a new story about them being hacked too. I wouldn't leave any money on Blockchain.info.

countryfree

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Your country may be your worst enemy

Quote from: thejaytiesto on February 05, 2015, 08:21:57 PM

Quote from: countryfree on February 05, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

All stoles ever:

1) Left coins at exchange
2) Got hacked (installed malware)

Not all but like 99%

Thanks for info.
I guess I'm pretty safe as I have 2 computers, and I'm not doing much with the one with my wallet.
I've got some little money on blockchain.info too, it's just convenient.

Nerazzura

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Quote from: countryfree on February 05, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

I do not have a lot of bitcoin, only 2 BTC total.
and if it was stolen, not too depressing. because I get everything for free Cheesy

bryant.coleman

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Quote from: Jesu on February 05, 2015, 07:45:57 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 05, 2015, 07:30:10 AM

Quote from: Orwell on February 05, 2015, 07:20:30 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 04, 2015, 10:33:40 PM

Quote from: bitllionaire on February 04, 2015, 09:30:41 PM

it never happened to me but I would probably try to recover them working

Has any one ever successfully recovered their stolen coins? I don't think so. Once the coins are stolen, it is next to impossible to recover them from the thief. One of the major disadvantages with BTC.

Many people have actually recovered their coins and in many different ways

That is interesting. Personally, I have never heard about any such instances. It can happen... if the thief is that dumb. Grin

I forget who the guy was but so,e semi-famous bitcoiner was hacked and the thief tried to blackmail him for more coins. He somehow ended up doxing the guy and getting his money back. Some people have tracked down thieves on here too and they're all apologetic when they've been caught and risk going to prison.

In this case the thief was unbelievably dumb. He became too greedy after successfully stealing the coins and wanted even more of them.

thejaytiesto

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Quote from: countryfree on February 05, 2015, 06:18:45 PM

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

All stoles ever:

1) Left coins at exchange
2) Got hacked (installed malware)

Not all but like 99%

countryfree

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Your country may be your worst enemy

I don't know if I'm lucky, but it never happened to me.

To prevent that, and to learn from the others' mistakes, I'd like to know how some people were stolen. Did it happened while the money was at an exchange? Was that from a hacker who gained access to the home computer?

manselr

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Quote from: bitllionaire on February 04, 2015, 09:30:41 PM

it never happened to me but I would probably try to recover them working

Well if you lose your coins as an early investor the only working you will be doing is in your aim at your own head.

HarryPotHead

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You are what you eat. PIZZA!

I would never keep all my eggs in one basket, i may take a hit in future but i will keep trading until i've recouped even more.

That's how winnings done Cheesy

nikona

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Quote from: DieJohnny on February 04, 2015, 08:27:16 PM

When you check your balances one day and all your precious coins are stolen what will you do?

Buy back in?
Suicide?
Never make another post?
Unsubscribe to /r/bitcoin?

and whose fault will it be? bitcoins? or yours?

Try to make some back through Sig camp and gamble with it till I reach the value I was at before.

Dr. Pepper

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I would cry if my coins were stolen Cry

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Quote from: Bitdonator on February 05, 2015, 08:01:12 AM

Never happened to me.

If someone scam you or stole bitcoins from your wallet, that can only be your own fault.

- Never hold big ammount of BTCBTCBTC in online wallet service, exchange, your cellphone etc.
- Stealing coins from offline computer or BIP encrypted, well hidden paper wallet is impossible mission

I guess ultimately it is down to the person to secure their coins and if they lose them to theft they failed to secure them adequately, though thieves are often very cunning and relentlessness in their pursuit to steal your coins so sometimes people can't be blamed exclusively for that. If someone breaks into your house is it your fault for not bricking up your windows and doors?

Meuh6879

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Quote from: DieJohnny on February 04, 2015, 08:27:16 PM

When you check your balances one day and all your precious coins are stolen what will you do?

it never append when you save wallet.dat from bitcoin core in a "normal" place.
let many BTC in 1 place ... is like let wallet with FIAT money on the table of the coffee shop.

you can retrieve it ... or not.

Bitdonator

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Never happened to me.

If someone scam you or stole bitcoins from your wallet, that can only be your own fault.

- Never hold big ammount of BTCBTCBTC in online wallet service, exchange, your cellphone etc.
- Stealing coins from offline computer or BIP encrypted, well hidden paper wallet is impossible mission

Jesu

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 05, 2015, 07:30:10 AM

Quote from: Orwell on February 05, 2015, 07:20:30 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 04, 2015, 10:33:40 PM

Quote from: bitllionaire on February 04, 2015, 09:30:41 PM

it never happened to me but I would probably try to recover them working

Has any one ever successfully recovered their stolen coins? I don't think so. Once the coins are stolen, it is next to impossible to recover them from the thief. One of the major disadvantages with BTC.

Many people have actually recovered their coins and in many different ways

That is interesting. Personally, I have never heard about any such instances. It can happen... if the thief is that dumb. Grin

I forget who the guy was but so,e semi-famous bitcoiner was hacked and the thief tried to blackmail him for more coins. He somehow ended up doxing the guy and getting his money back. Some people have tracked down thieves on here too and they're all apologetic when they've been caught and risk going to prison.

bryant.coleman

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Quote from: Orwell on February 05, 2015, 07:20:30 AM

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 04, 2015, 10:33:40 PM

Quote from: bitllionaire on February 04, 2015, 09:30:41 PM

it never happened to me but I would probably try to recover them working

Has any one ever successfully recovered their stolen coins? I don't think so. Once the coins are stolen, it is next to impossible to recover them from the thief. One of the major disadvantages with BTC.

Many people have actually recovered their coins and in many different ways

That is interesting. Personally, I have never heard about any such instances. It can happen... if the thief is that dumb. Grin

Orwell

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Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 04, 2015, 10:33:40 PM

Quote from: bitllionaire on February 04, 2015, 09:30:41 PM

it never happened to me but I would probably try to recover them working

Has any one ever successfully recovered their stolen coins? I don't think so. Once the coins are stolen, it is next to impossible to recover them from the thief. One of the major disadvantages with BTC.

Many people have actually recovered their coins and in many different ways, but you're right that it's next to no chance if this does happen though sometimes you can get lucky though you may as well kiss them goodbye if it ever does happen.

Pingu

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When your coins are stolen there's little to nothing you can do and that's why you need to make sure they are secure and backed up safely.

Quote from: bryant.coleman on February 05, 2015, 04:55:07 AM

Quote from: vennali on February 05, 2015, 02:40:25 AM

It is really hard to steal coins anyways...but u can keep your coins safe and keep it offline if u have huge amounts.. there's no way anyone can steal it then.

It wasn't hard for Mark Karpeles to steal 6% of all the Bitcoins in existence. Grin

And it is not practical to always keep your Bitcoins offline. I we stash away all of our coins, then what is the purpose of having this currency?

Likely an inside job and if it was it would have been like taking candy from a baby.

Q7

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Suicide. These are my precious coin which I bought with the money I earn and some bitcoins getting paid from services

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