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Sr. MemberActivity: 406Merit: 250 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 06:38:52 PM #1 https://blockchain.info/address/1CQodKNYzPSapLW31z8LbTUKZ4e1Mbvg4h



this is the address that stole my BTC ;-( it was off a vanity i created and had on blockchain.info.... guess i will be moving wallets to non online :-( i wanna cry :-( this is the address that stole my BTC ;-( it was off a vanity i created and had on blockchain.info.... guess i will be moving wallets to non online :-( i wanna cry :-(

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LegendaryActivity: 1050Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 06:44:29 PM #4 Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 06:38:52 PM https://blockchain.info/address/1CQodKNYzPSapLW31z8LbTUKZ4e1Mbvg4h



this is the address that stole my BTC ;-( it was off a vanity i created and had on blockchain.info.... guess i will be moving wallets to non online :-( i wanna cry :-(

this is the address that stole my BTC ;-( it was off a vanity i created and had on blockchain.info.... guess i will be moving wallets to non online :-( i wanna cry :-(

If you created a vanity address,it may have been the creators of the address who took your private key. I will think that you would have created it with vanitygen so it may not be such a problem. Check your computer for malware. If you created a vanity address,it may have been the creators of the address who took your private key. I will think that you would have created it with vanitygen so it may not be such a problem. Check your computer for malware. BUY GAMES WITH BTC ITCOIN FOR DISCOUNTED PRICES

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MemberActivity: 71Merit: 10 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 06:53:58 PM #13 Where did you create the vanity address? Did you have 2-factor set up? You don't need to throw out your comp but I wouldn't use it to store or send bitcoins unless you know its safe as you could have some keylogger malware.

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LegendaryActivity: 1091Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 07:45:54 PM #18 That sucks.



blockchaininfo is pretty dammed secure. Did you have 2FA enabled? Do you use the virtual keyboard for withdrawal password?



Don't do business on pc you surf, download torrents, etc.



Use virtualbox with a linux OS just for business is even better. " If you have to spam and shout to justify your existence then you are a shit coin." TaunSew

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LegendaryActivity: 2128Merit: 1094 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 08:31:05 PM #28



It's not safe to store so much BTC in your account and it is better to transfer the cash to your bank whenever possible. You must have clicked on a phishing link by mistake and then logged in to your account. It's unfortunateIt's not safe to store so much BTC in your account and it is better to transfer the cash to your bank whenever possible.

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Sr. MemberActivity: 406Merit: 250 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 08:32:49 PM #29 Quote from: yahoo62278 on February 05, 2015, 08:26:24 PM sorry to hear this girly. sucks when you work hard to earn and someone steals it out from under you. 2.5 coins is alot to people like us and itll take forever to recover from that. another reason i ditched my 1yahoo addy. hope your luck gets better



eh it happens i still have back up funds, and if they would have waited a little longer good chance 10-20x that amount wouldhave been in there... you know me im a pretty giving person, and im also forgiving so if the person who stole his is lurking forums and sees this know im not mad and you are forgiven by me bu i do hope your soul finds peace away from hate. I just hope its going to good cause like feed some poor guys family and not just stolen out of greed. eh it happens i still have back up funds, and if they would have waited a little longer good chance 10-20x that amount wouldhave been in there... you know me im a pretty giving person, and im also forgiving so if the person who stole his is lurking forums and sees this know im not mad and you are forgiven by me bu i do hope your soul finds peace away from hate. I just hope its going to good cause like feed some poor guys family and not just stolen out of greed.

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LegendaryActivity: 2982Merit: 1651 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 08:44:29 PM #32 Without knowing how the bitcoins were stolen, it is hard to recommend a good solution.



It is unlikely that the source of the vanity address is the culprit because the address has been used for 6 months. It is much more likely that the JLynn171 is a victim of a phishing attack. blockchain.info users are a frequent target.

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LegendaryActivity: 1848Merit: 1034 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 09:20:32 PM #36 Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 08:32:49 PM Quote from: yahoo62278 on February 05, 2015, 08:26:24 PM sorry to hear this girly. sucks when you work hard to earn and someone steals it out from under you. 2.5 coins is alot to people like us and itll take forever to recover from that. another reason i ditched my 1yahoo addy. hope your luck gets better



eh it happens i still have back up funds, and if they would have waited a little longer good chance 10-20x that amount wouldhave been in there... you know me im a pretty giving person, and im also forgiving so if the person who stole his is lurking forums and sees this know im not mad and you are forgiven by me bu i do hope your soul finds peace away from hate. I just hope its going to good cause like feed some poor guys family and not just stolen out of greed.

eh it happens i still have back up funds, and if they would have waited a little longer good chance 10-20x that amount wouldhave been in there... you know me im a pretty giving person, and im also forgiving so if the person who stole his is lurking forums and sees this know im not mad and you are forgiven by me bu i do hope your soul finds peace away from hate. I just hope its going to good cause like feed some poor guys family and not just stolen out of greed.

Nice to see your philosophy. I like it. It would be great, if you tell us which VanityGen you used, so that people may get cautious about it. Nice to see your philosophy. I like it. It would be great, if you tell us which VanityGen you used, so that people may get cautious about it. India forum needs a moderator - https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=3125174.0

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LegendaryActivity: 1008Merit: 1001Out of crypto entirely and don't miss it Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 09:20:57 PM #37 Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 09:12:22 PM I went and got new PC how would i put linux on it?



You will need either a blank DVD or a USB drive you can erase. Head over to ubuntu.com and download it - huge file, will take a VERY long time. There are instructions on the site on how to make a bootable DVD or USB stick and make it work - should be pretty basic.



When you boot from the DVD/USB, make sure you "Try Ubuntu without installing" first, since installing will overwrite Windows permanently! (Yes, this is not technically true, but I'm trying to make this as easy as possible)



Make sure most basic things work - you should be able to open firefox and browse bitcoin talk at least. If you're satisfied it will work, go ahead and install. It'll take about 20 minutes.



If you need tech support for it, you can always write me (or BtcBoss, I would imagine). Just know what you're getting into before you do it!



Also, my condolences. You will need either a blank DVD or a USB drive you can erase. Head over to ubuntu.com and download it - huge file, will take a VERY long time. There are instructions on the site on how to make a bootable DVD or USB stick and make it work - should be pretty basic.When you boot from the DVD/USB, make sure you "Try Ubuntu without installing" first, since installing will overwrite Windows permanently! (Yes, this is not technically true, but I'm trying to make this as easy as possible)Make sure most basic things work - you should be able to open firefox and browse bitcoin talk at least. If you're satisfied it will work, go ahead and install. It'll take about 20 minutes.If you need tech support for it, you can always write me (or BtcBoss, I would imagine). Just know what you're getting into before you do it!Also, my condolences. Crypto is dead, its community is a series of bad jokes.

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LegendaryActivity: 1091Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 09:26:16 PM #39 I said blockchaininfo was dammed secure earlier but WTF is going on with it now? Directs me to an onion addy for wallet access. Not cool. I don't do anything sensitive with ffnn tor. " If you have to spam and shout to justify your existence then you are a shit coin." TaunSew

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LegendaryActivity: 1091Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 09:41:04 PM #43 Quote If u r using Tor to connect blockchain.info, it is always better to use the blockchainbdgpzk.onion version.

That's the thing. I'm not using tor and it won't bring up the regular wallet.



Quote Please use our new onion link https://blockchainbdgpzk.onion/

So this tells me I have to use tor.



Blockchaininfo = fail. That's the thing. I'm not using tor and it won't bring up the regular wallet.So this tells me I have to use tor.Blockchaininfo = fail. " If you have to spam and shout to justify your existence then you are a shit coin." TaunSew

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LegendaryActivity: 1610Merit: 1176 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 05, 2015, 10:40:09 PM #48 Quote from: seoincorporation on February 05, 2015, 10:24:17 PM Quote from: stingleword on February 05, 2015, 09:20:57 PM Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 09:12:22 PM I went and got new PC how would i put linux on it?



You will need either a blank DVD or a USB drive you can erase. Head over to ubuntu.com and download it - huge file, will take a VERY long time. There are instructions on the site on how to make a bootable DVD or USB stick and make it work - should be pretty basic.



When you boot from the DVD/USB, make sure you "Try Ubuntu without installing" first, since installing will overwrite Windows permanently! (Yes, this is not technically true, but I'm trying to make this as easy as possible)



Make sure most basic things work - you should be able to open firefox and browse bitcoin talk at least. If you're satisfied it will work, go ahead and install. It'll take about 20 minutes.



If you need tech support for it, you can always write me (or BtcBoss, I would imagine). Just know what you're getting into before you do it!



Also, my condolences.

You will need either a blank DVD or a USB drive you can erase. Head over to ubuntu.com and download it - huge file, will take a VERY long time. There are instructions on the site on how to make a bootable DVD or USB stick and make it work - should be pretty basic.When you boot from the DVD/USB, make sure you "Try Ubuntu without installing" first, since installing will overwrite Windows permanently! (Yes, this is not technically true, but I'm trying to make this as easy as possible)Make sure most basic things work - you should be able to open firefox and browse bitcoin talk at least. If you're satisfied it will work, go ahead and install. It'll take about 20 minutes.If you need tech support for it, you can always write me (or BtcBoss, I would imagine). Just know what you're getting into before you do it!Also, my condolences.

Yeah, you can write me if got any question or any problem with linux



Use linux is a nice solution but can be hard the first days, after some time you will love it.

Yeah, you can write me if got any question or any problem with linuxUse linux is a nice solution but can be hard the first days, after some time you will love it.

Its very easy to use if you use something like Ubuntu. Its very easy to use if you use something like Ubuntu.

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Sr. MemberActivity: 406Merit: 250 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 12:26:41 AM #56 I tried spamming the wallet with small tx's with a public note letting him know im forgiving but to please use the money and atleat buy homeless man 1 meal with it.... but dont think the public note iscoming up that i see

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NewbieActivity: 14Merit: 0 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 09:24:49 AM #71 Sorry to hear that. But did you feel like crying after someone stole $600 from you? We seem to get way too emotional with BTC. Probably we expect too much from it. When we stop expecting we begin to get some very pleasant surprises. Just two bits of borrowed wisdom.

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Hero MemberActivity: 672Merit: 500 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 02:12:11 PM #82 Quote from: Coinna on February 06, 2015, 09:24:49 AM Sorry to hear that. But did you feel like crying after someone stole $600 from you? We seem to get way too emotional with BTC. Probably we expect too much from it. When we stop expecting we begin to get some very pleasant surprises. Just two bits of borrowed wisdom.



What's wisdom in that?!

2.5 is a lot of BTC! Losing that much really hurts! Sorry OP, that really stinks.



Bitcoin really is the modern day Wild West. If you haven't had your bitcoin stolen yet you're missing a life experience. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt to have it happen to you! What's wisdom in that?!2.5 is a lot of BTC! Losing that much really hurts! Sorry OP, that really stinks.Bitcoin really is the modern day Wild West. If you haven't had your bitcoin stolen yet you're missing a life experience. But that doesn't mean it doesn't hurt to have it happen to you!

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LegendaryActivity: 1008Merit: 1001Out of crypto entirely and don't miss it Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 05:21:54 PM #91 Quote from: knocte on February 06, 2015, 04:44:52 PM As for me, what I do is use Linux.



Linux's software installation model prevents you from getting infected by malware and viruses.



This almost true.



It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation model insulates you from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.



There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked. This almost true.It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation modelyou from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked. Crypto is dead, its community is a series of bad jokes.

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Hero MemberActivity: 504Merit: 500 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 06:59:52 PM #95 Quote from: stingleword on February 06, 2015, 05:21:54 PM Quote from: knocte on February 06, 2015, 04:44:52 PM As for me, what I do is use Linux.



Linux's software installation model prevents you from getting infected by malware and viruses.



This almost true.



It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation model insulates you from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.



There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked.

This almost true.It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation modelyou from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked.

I've been wondering about this. I've tried both, Ubuntu and Windows, and Ubuntu would take getting used to for beginners, but it is pretty easy. People had to get used to Windows 8, same deal.



If 75% of people decided to switch to Ubuntu (if they weren't already using it), would there be a way for hackers to start targeting them, as they always target the majority of users to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.



How hard would it be, for the hackers to start targeting Ubuntu users if a bunch of newbies to Linux started to use it (Because they heard it was fool-proof)? I've been wondering about this. I've tried both, Ubuntu and Windows, and Ubuntu would take getting used to for beginners, but it iseasy. People had to get used to Windows 8, same deal.If 75% of people decided to switch to Ubuntu (if they weren't already using it), would there be a way for hackers to start targeting them, as they always target the majority of users to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.How hard would it be, for the hackers to start targeting Ubuntu users if a bunch of newbies to Linux started to use it (Because they heard it was fool-proof)?

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LegendaryActivity: 1091Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 07:20:53 PM #97 Quote If 75% of people decided to switch to Ubuntu (if they weren't already using it), would there be a way for hackers to start targeting them, as they always target the majority of users to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.



How hard would it be, for the hackers to start targeting Ubuntu users if a bunch of newbies to Linux started to use it (Because they heard it was fool-proof)?

The only reason there are not more linux exploits out there is because of the very low percentage of people using it. As it gains popularity expect more trouble.

Security risks are always at the user level when questionable attachments are opened and suspect software installed.



No operating system is immune to browser exploits.







The only reason there are not more linux exploits out there is because of the very low percentage of people using it. As it gains popularity expect more trouble.Security risks are always at the user level when questionable attachments are opened and suspect software installed.No operating system is immune to browser exploits. " If you have to spam and shout to justify your existence then you are a shit coin." TaunSew

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LegendaryActivity: 1091Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 07:36:28 PM #99



I do all my work on VB OS without ever touching or putting my main OS at risk.



A sweet and lightweight linux OS is Linux Lite. Ideal for Virtualbox usage.



https://www.linuxliteos.com/ I urge anyone to use VirtualBox. Great way to try operating systems as well as utilize them. Most modern computers have enough resources to run VB. I have 4 VB operating systems on a linux host.I do all my work on VB OS without ever touching or putting my main OS at risk.A sweet and lightweight linux OS is Linux Lite. Ideal for Virtualbox usage. " If you have to spam and shout to justify your existence then you are a shit coin." TaunSew

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NewbieActivity: 44Merit: 0 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 06, 2015, 08:01:21 PM #101 Quote from: MakingMoneyHoney on February 06, 2015, 06:59:52 PM Quote from: stingleword on February 06, 2015, 05:21:54 PM Quote from: knocte on February 06, 2015, 04:44:52 PM As for me, what I do is use Linux.



Linux's software installation model prevents you from getting infected by malware and viruses.



This almost true.



It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation model insulates you from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.



There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked.

This almost true.It is more accurate to say that Linux' software installation modelyou from infections. It doesn't prevent it, and a poor decision by a computer's user will always bypass even the most strict security model.There is no automated system capable of preventing a user from being tricked.

I've been wondering about this. I've tried both, Ubuntu and Windows, and Ubuntu would take getting used to for beginners, but it is pretty easy. People had to get used to Windows 8, same deal.



If 75% of people decided to switch to Ubuntu (if they weren't already using it), would there be a way for hackers to start targeting them, as they always target the majority of users to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.



How hard would it be, for the hackers to start targeting Ubuntu users if a bunch of newbies to Linux started to use it (Because they heard it was fool-proof)?

I've been wondering about this. I've tried both, Ubuntu and Windows, and Ubuntu would take getting used to for beginners, but it iseasy. People had to get used to Windows 8, same deal.If 75% of people decided to switch to Ubuntu (if they weren't already using it), would there be a way for hackers to start targeting them, as they always target the majority of users to get the most bang for their buck, so to speak.How hard would it be, for the hackers to start targeting Ubuntu users if a bunch of newbies to Linux started to use it (Because they heard it was fool-proof)?

If you say this then you don't understand the difference between opensource and propietary software, basically.



There are 2 ways in which one person can be infected by malware/viruses:

a) By a vulnerability of the operating system. In this case, Linux is superior to proprietary operating systems because the code is open, then anyone can develop a fix, and as a consequence of this, the updates to fix vulnerabilities are normally provided faster in Linux or other opensource operating systems. However, with Windows or Mac, you rely on how fast Microsoft and Apple want to provide you with an update. Not to mention that, as Mac&Windows are not opensource, there could be easily backdoors that these companies know about, and we don't, because they are the only ones that have access to the code.

b) By installing infected software. In proprietary operating systems, it's easier that these happens because normally when you install Mac or Windows you need to look for software that you manually download and install. Users are not good at differentiating who they can trust (in terms of providers of software) so they end up installing programs that contain Malware or viruses. In opensource operating systems, however, this is not usually the case, because the operating system (i.e. Ubuntu) includes ways to install software that comes from trusted sources (i.e. Ubuntu package repositories), which are compiled from opensource software. The possibility of an opensource program to be infected by virus or malware routines is next to zero, because being opensource, all programmers have access to the code and could detect this before the software gets packaged.



So my point is, of course there have been viruses and malware that affect Linux, but as If you say this then you don't understand the difference between opensource and propietary software, basically.There are 2 ways in which one person can be infected by malware/viruses:a) By a vulnerability of the operating system. In this case, Linux is superior to proprietary operating systems because the code is open, then anyone can develop a fix, and as a consequence of this, the updates to fix vulnerabilities are normally provided faster in Linux or other opensource operating systems. However, with Windows or Mac, you rely on how fast Microsoft and Apple want to provide you with an update. Not to mention that, as Mac&Windows are not opensource, there could be easily backdoors that these companies know about, and we don't, because they are the only ones that have access to the code.b) By installing infected software. In proprietary operating systems, it's easier that these happens because normally when you install Mac or Windows you need to look for software that you manually download and install. Users are not good at differentiating who they can trust (in terms of providers of software) so they end up installing programs that contain Malware or viruses. In opensource operating systems, however, this is not usually the case, because the operating system (i.e. Ubuntu) includes ways to install software that comes from trusted sources (i.e. Ubuntu package repositories), which are compiled from opensource software. The possibility of an opensource program to be infected by virus or malware routines is next to zero, because being opensource, all programmers have access to the code and could detect this before the software gets packaged.So my point is, of course there have been viruses and malware that affect Linux, but as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware already states, most of them are not dangerous anymore (because they were only risky at the moment that a vulnerability was found and not yet patched), or only affected brave/ignorant users that went ahead and tried to install software in their Linux OS outside of the network of trusted repositories (which, is, BTW, hard to do, so it's not very likely that it happens).

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Hero MemberActivity: 672Merit: 500 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 02:46:16 AM #106 Quote from: champbronc2 on February 07, 2015, 01:12:44 AM

Happens to the best of us man.. Everyone gets screwed at one point or another

This is a big problem, like it has been said before, everytime you lose bitcoins potentially the person will not risk it again... with fiat usally theres SOMETHING that can be done, with btc if the robber is smart there is no damn way to get him. This is a big problem, like it has been said before, everytime you lose bitcoins potentially the person will not risk it again... with fiat usally theres SOMETHING that can be done, with btc if the robber is smart there is no damn way to get him.

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LegendaryActivity: 1092Merit: 1000 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 02:54:56 AM #107 Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 06:54:50 PM Quote from: Chavez on February 05, 2015, 06:53:58 PM Where did you create the vanity address? Did you have 2-factor set up? You don't need to throw out your comp but I wouldn't use it to store or send bitcoins unless you know its safe as you could have some keylogger malware.



Im throwing it away :-( i already have new one paid for i was about to go pick up before i seen this



Im throwing it away :-( i already have new one paid for i was about to go pick up before i seen this



reload the os on it and use it as an offline pc to sign offline transactions for your cold storage wallet.



add keypass vault........... http://keepass.info/ ... to your offline pc as well too store all your online passwords (this well help you use more than one different passwords per website and stronger pws too) .



you can keep your keypass file on a flash drive as well so you can access it from any pc you install keepass on ..



back all this up onto another one or two flash drives you put into hard storage (you will have to update the keypass files every now and then as u add more pw's to it) .



if you use the same password on different websites you could be compromised this way too . reload the os on it and use it as an offline pc to sign offline transactions for your cold storage wallet.add keypass vault........... http://keepass.info/ ... to your offline pc as well too store all your online passwords (this well help you use more than one different passwords per website and stronger pws too) .you can keep your keypass file on a flash drive as well so you can access it from any pc you install keepass on ..back all this up onto another one or two flash drives you put into hard storage (you will have to update the keypass files every now and then as u add more pw's to it) .if you use the same password on different websites you could be compromised this way too .

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Sr. MemberActivity: 467Merit: 261 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 02:57:38 AM #108 Quote from: knocte on February 06, 2015, 08:01:21 PM

So my point is, of course there have been viruses and malware that affect Linux, but as http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_malware already states, most of them are not dangerous anymore (because they were only risky at the moment that a vulnerability was found and not yet patched), or only affected brave/ignorant users that went ahead and tried to install software in their Linux OS outside of the network of trusted repositories (which, is, BTW, hard to do, so it's not very likely that it happens).

Linux is no different than Windows and people should really stop thinking that there is something magical about it. You don't need to install software as root to infect your machine with malware. Obviously, if you do it the malware has full access to the machine but running a trojan with your own credentials is enough to steal your wallet data. Conversely, if you run with UAC you will have a secure prompt before being able to install software. Linux is no different than Windows and people should really stop thinking that there is something magical about it. You don't need to install software as root to infect your machine with malware. Obviously, if you do it the malware has full access to the machine but running a trojan with your own credentials is enough to steal your wallet data. Conversely, if you run with UAC you will have a secure prompt before being able to install software. http://bitcoinfs.github.io/bitcoinfs/index.html

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NewbieActivity: 44Merit: 0 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 01:00:24 PM #117 Quote from: hhanh00 on February 07, 2015, 02:57:38 AM Linux is no different than Windows



That, to begin with, is utterly wrong. The big difference between Linux and Windows is that it's open source. (Remember: bitcoin is opensource too, and if it wasn't, it wouldn't have been so successful.)



Quote from: hhanh00 on February 07, 2015, 02:57:38 AM people should really stop thinking that there is something magical about it



I've never brought up magic in the conversation. I tried to explain why opensource software is more secure, in technical terms.



Quote from: hhanh00 on February 07, 2015, 02:57:38 AM You don't need to install software as root to infect your machine with malware. Obviously, if you do it the malware has full access to the machine but running a trojan with your own credentials is enough to steal your wallet data.



I never brought up the subject about root vs non-root permissions (which BTW it is something that is better designed in Linux, compared to Windows), but about the way that users install software. Remember, you can only be infected by installing software (documents cannot infect viruses, except for rare occasions in which the document contains executable macros). And you have to analyze how people typically install software in Linux, versus how they do it in other operating systems.

That, to begin with, is utterly wrong. The big difference between Linux and Windows is that it's open source. (Remember: bitcoin is opensource too, and if it wasn't, it wouldn't have been so successful.)I've never brought up magic in the conversation. I tried to explain why opensource software is more secure, in technical terms.I never brought up the subject about root vs non-root permissions (which BTW it is something that is better designed in Linux, compared to Windows), but about the way that users install software. Remember, you can only be infected by installing software (documents cannot infect viruses, except for rare occasions in which the document contains executable macros). And you have to analyze how people typically install software in Linux, versus how they do it in other operating systems.

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Hero MemberActivity: 545Merit: 500 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 01:27:40 PM #118 That's pretty bad. If i were in your shoes and would like to use online wallets. I would split the coins into smaller amounts and keep them in several separate addresses. Also, would try not to move them that often. Of course, have a hard copy of the keys and such. Hope this is the only time.

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NewbieActivity: 44Merit: 0 Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 08:16:15 PM #121 Quote from: hhanh00 on February 07, 2015, 02:15:51 PM OK, I see where you come from. But you don't get infected just by installing software.



Well, sorry for not being specific. You get infected by *running* infected software, be it installed or uninstalled. The thing is, in order to run software, you need first to *download* it.



So then, what you have to examine is the typical workflow of a user when he wants to download new software. In Linux, you normally do it from a "sandbox" of packages, which have been curated by the community. In Mac&Windows though, it is the job of the user to find the software on the web (or on the store, but this case we discard it because AFAIK nobody has sold infected software in a physical store), and this is where the majority of infections come from. If you deny this fact, this conversation ends right here.



Quote from: hhanh00 on February 07, 2015, 02:15:51 PM The latest major security vulnerabilities were not on Windows though.



That is like saying that bitcoin is a failure because of the latest price drop. Well, sorry for not being specific. You get infected by *running* infected software, be it installed or uninstalled. The thing is, in order to run software, you need first to *download* it.So then, what you have to examine is the typical workflow of a user when he wants to download new software. In Linux, you normally do it from a "sandbox" of packages, which have been curated by the community. In Mac&Windows though, it is the job of the user to find the software on the web (or on the store, but this case we discard it because AFAIK nobody has sold infected software in a physical store), and this is where the majority of infections come from. If you deny this fact, this conversation ends right here.That is like saying that bitcoin is a failure because of the latest price drop.

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LegendaryActivity: 1008Merit: 1000Let the chips fall where they may. Re: 2.5 BTC stolen i wanna cry :-( February 07, 2015, 09:26:34 PM #122 Quote from: JLynn171 on February 05, 2015, 09:12:22 PM



Send you XOXO and if you wan to install linux, me and stingleword can help you if you have some questions.

I remember you lol about my Linux, but please considerate it again, with linux you will have your btc safe. I feel really bad about this, 2.5 btc will be hard to recoverSend you XOXO and if you wan to install linux, me and stingleword can help you if you have some questions.

I went and got new PC how would i put linux on it?

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I would recommend just putting Linux on the old machine instead of throwing it away. If you are paranoid, you may want to make it an offline machine with no network access.

I went and got new PC how would i put linux on it?[/quote]I would recommend just putting Linux on the old machine instead of throwing it away. If you are paranoid, you may want to make it an offline machine with no network access. James' OpenPGP public key fingerprint: EB14 9E5B F80C 1F2D 3EBE 0A2F B3DE 81FF 7B9D 5160