BitCoin Security

SimonPennyz · Sep 27, 2012

Hi everyone.

I've recently started using BitCoins as I think they are a great idea, but the security is somewhat of a concern.

What would happen if my computer was compromised?
It seems that any intruder would have free reign to clean out my wallet..

Is there a way to secure the folder from being cleaned out?

Thanks in advance

chaslang · Sep 29, 2012

Welcome to Major Geeks!

I'm moving this to the Software Forum where you can possibly get some input of this non-malware topic.

plodr · Sep 29, 2012

Your computer isn't the weakest link, unfortunately.
BitCoins servers were hacked.

Hacker steals $250k in Bitcoins from online exchange Bitfloor
Irreversible transactions make Bitcoin security a high-stakes business.
Click to expand...

I can't post the source because the forum software here will obscure the link.
Look around, you will see stories from the beginning of Sept. 2012.

I found a forum. You may want to read through.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=105818.0

and another news source
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/250-000-worth-bitcoins-stolen-net-heist-980871

SimonPennyz · Oct 2, 2012

plodr said: ↑

Your computer isn't the weakest link, unfortunately.
BitCoins servers were hacked.
I can't post the source because the forum software here will obscure the link.
Look around, you will see stories from the beginning of Sept. 2012.

I found a forum. You may want to read through.
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=105818.0

and another news source
http://www.nbcnews.com/technology/technolog/250-000-worth-bitcoins-stolen-net-heist-980871
Click to expand...

Hrm. OK.
Maybe BitCoin isn't such a great idea until it's been stress tested!

It's such a good idea, but may not be fully develop yeat

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