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Re: how malware can be prevented in browser extensions
by
Vod
on 26/04/2014, 02:52:38 UTC
The community deserves to know about html malleability risks that could steal their coins.

Over a 100 BTC plus countless altcoins have been stolen.

In 1 transaction, 60 BTC stolen today here. The attack bypasses 2FA. You won't know your coins are gone until AFTER you hit withdrawal and you verify on the blockchain. Such a terrible feeling.

http://www.reddit.com/r/Bitcoin/comments/23zmoz/lost_life_savings_60_btc_while_transferring_to/

Ok, I wasn't aware of this.

One should NEVER download any application from a non-trusted source.  I guess since I'm in IT, this is common sense to me.   Smiley