Quote from: bitcoinkerala on July 20, 2014, 02:38:10 AM

I see alot of posts in general forum as well as Indian forum about Bitcoins getting stolen .. I am gonna explain how I store my Bitcoins .. Please find any fault with this method, and make sure to comment

This is what I follow (Semi Cold Storage)

A dedicated laptop with finger print scanner.
Installed Original Windows 8.1 ( pirated may have keyloggers)
this laptop is only for syncing Bitcoin Core ... The wallet in this PC will be used to only receive funds.
No web browsing .. Strictly syncing Bitcoin Core
copy of wallet.dat double encrypted and stored offline. (Bank Locker , not in India , just in case of natural disaster)
Daily backup of wallet.dat to secure online storage (never use dropbox / google drive) PM for details on this ( do not want to share in public)
password for wallet.dat not stored online , not written on papers.. use brain wallet .. make sure its 20 characters with atleast 5 special characters
All accounts made should for online storage should be new , never used , onetime password .. activated with 2FA from Android Phone
Do not Root your android phone , do not install random apps , and NEVER install anything from outside the PLAYSTORE
No WIFI .. I even removed WIFI Drivers .. Only Ethernet connection.
Firewall Installed (home network)
Just for fun - Installed Hitman Pro and Norton 360
Laptop is connected to Internet maybe once a week , remaining time switched off and battery removed . Use http://blockchain.info/ to check daily

Never share your real identity online .. hackers can just hack your facebook account and ask for bitcoin .. 2FA , ALWAYS

BK

Thanks, I'm just gonna email this to my grandma so she can get on this bitcoin train that is clearly flawless