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Re: Whoever just sent me 0.001 BTC out of the blue...
by
wrend
on 12/08/2013, 06:07:35 UTC
i randomly received .15 btc yesterday to one of my android generated addresses.  Why would I randomly get free money?  this never happened to me before, is this related to the flaw?

Potentially different (worrisome) issue.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=269231.0

There is the chance that spending that "free money" could result in the private key of that address being exposed.


from topic:
 http://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=271831.100  
[ANNOUNCE] Android key rotation
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Re: Have I been hacked? how?
by
wrend
on 12/08/2013, 00:12:39 UTC
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http://bitcoin.org/en/alert/2013-08-11-android

We recently learned that a component of Android responsible for generating secure random numbers contains critical weaknesses, that render all Android wallets generated to date vulnerable to theft. Because the problem lies with Android itself, this problem will affect you if you have a wallet generated by any Android app. An incomplete list would be Bitcoin Wallet, blockchain.info wallet, BitcoinSpinner and Mycelium Wallet.

In order to re-secure existing wallets, key rotation is necessary. This involves generating a new address with a repaired random number generator and then sending all the money in your wallet back to yourself. If you use an Android wallet then we strongly recommended you upgrade to the latest version available in the Play Store as soon as one becomes available. Once your wallet is rotated, you will need to contact anyone who has stored addresses generated by your phone and give them a new one.

If you use Bitcoin Wallet by Andreas Schildbach, key rotation will occur automatically soon after you upgrade. The old addresses will be marked as insecure in your address book. You will need to make a fresh backup.

Updates for other wallet apps should be released shortly.

Some technical details of what exactly has gone wrong inside Android will be released once the upgrade process is reasonably compete. I will keep track of the upgrade status of each wallet app I know about in the post below.
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Re: Litecoin on Mtgox finally..?
by
wrend
on 22/06/2013, 03:00:08 UTC
Here would be a huge leap of innovation:

if they could so much as give you the choice of locking your account down to a single bitcoin address (or a predetermined set of addresses) so thieves who successfully break into an account can't clean it out.  That would instantly wipe out all of the newbies who come to the forum complaining they've been robbed and told by mtgox support to file a police report.

I know, I know, that's extremely difficult, which is why my suggestion is more than a year old and hasn't been implemented.  But adding Litecoin support is so much easier and will really be a new leap in innovation!

Casascius, could you point to a thread where you/anyone discussed a process "of locking your account down to a single bitcoin address" to be used by exchanges, to manage thefts issues.
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Re: [PREORDER] Trezor: Bitcoin hardware wallet
by
wrend
on 16/06/2013, 05:48:05 UTC
Where are the files for building PCB.  Thank you.
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Lending BTC for altcoin as collateral (LTC, DVC, IXC and NMC are accepted)
by
wrend
on 07/06/2013, 05:38:05 UTC
Lending BTC for alt-coin as collateral (LTC, DVC, IXC and NMC are accepted).

Very good for "early adopters" with lots of coin, but unable to convert to BTC for the fear of crashing the market.

1% daily, (users with 1000+ post-count, positive feedback, 2 year history, might qualify 0% loan)
1 BTC minimum loan amount.

If you are interested in using other Alt-Coins as collateral, it will be considered on volume and risks.
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Re: Handing out loans.
by
wrend
on 19/05/2013, 12:38:08 UTC
No one, Really?  (Sarcasm)  Smiley
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Re: Did Vircurex change their mind about Ixcoins?
by
wrend
on 20/04/2013, 11:00:33 UTC
I thought they were going to suspend trading of that chain.

Vircurex, did change their mind, reason according to Vircurex is that some users asked for it to be reinstated.
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Re: OFFICIAL: BTC-e accounts had been hacked
by
wrend
on 19/04/2013, 23:27:31 UTC
source:http://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=auto&tl=en&u=http%3A%2F%2Fpastebin.com%2FQHS2k8dc
source of link above:  https://btc-e.com/news/139
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In connection with the hacking of accounts Exchange recommend that you read the safety precautions that will help you avoid losing money and save your nerves.
Please take instructions very seriously - from malicious actions have been affected so many people. Almost always the fault of theft is the user.
What you need to do to best protect yourself:
1) Tie your account to a unique postal address, preferably with GMAIL two-factor authentication. Keep this a secret e-mail address and be sure to use to bind to a cell phone.
2) Use the unique generated passwords like v6ZexHceab! MEjp5 $. You can store your passwords in a program keepass, while the file is password database stored on a removable storage device that is connected only when necessary.
An example of a good nickname: John8888
An example of a good password: v6ZexHceab! MEjp5 $
An example of a good template: alenka.treidersha1917 @ gmail.com
An example of a bad nickname: Suparc00lBull1995 (in case the same as the user name of your network activity)
An example of a bad password: Bull1995 (contains part of the nickname)
An example of poor template Suparc00lBull1995@mail.ru (coincides with the nickname, easily guessed)
3) Never use the same password! This is a godsend for vlomschika - often by your nick is very easy to gather all the necessary information from public sources using just google.
Attack scenario: You signed up for a little-known pool, that offers favorable conditions. To register, you will only use your email address and password, which coincides with other services. A couple of weeks pool ceased to exist, and you have strangely disappeared with your money exchange accounts.
Also, do not use common words and phrases - brute force password crackers pick up a dictionary.
4) Be sure to include confirmation of withdrawal of funds via email,
https://btc-e.com/news/131
However, remember that it's not only helps to lose money through bad deal.
For example - to sell all btc for $ 0.07
5) Do not click on links sent by chat and private messages!
Even if you have a strong password, the attacker can proekspluatirovat unpatched vulnerabilities browser \ plugin. In this case, the antivirus will not help - the attacker will use a unique signature malware.
6) For maximum safety, it is recommended to use a separate computer or a virtual machine. This is especially true for large sums of money.
At the rate of 260, even 10 btc are weighty value, while the cost of a single PC \ netbook is less than $ 300.
7) The use of Linux \ Unix operating systems greatly reduces the chance of infecting your computer malicious software such as RAT \ keylogger.
Cool Do not advertise transactions with large sums. This may attract the attention of criminals who are "shepherd" you a few weeks, bit by bit gathering the necessary information. In this case the probability of a successful attack - 80%.
Attack scenario:
You let slip that are operating with 1000 + btc. An attacker conducts a conversation with you, day after day collecting the necessary information for a successful attack. He learns that you are living in Omsk, BU interested in buying cards for mining.
An attacker creates a fake advertisement for the sale and share a link with you (leave at the forum, which you are likely to read). You negotiate a deal, tell your shipping address. Next - a trick. The information gathered is sufficient to seize control of your secondary accounts, manipulating your network circle of contacts and even physical capture of the purse.
The cost of such an attack is not great, and requires little time attacking. Since we are talking about large sums, you should be very careful.
That's all,
take care of yourself and be careful - your safety is in your hands!
John8888
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OFFICIAL: BTC-e accounts had been hacked
by
wrend
on 19/04/2013, 23:21:52 UTC
The statement on BTC-e.com is so far the closest to an official statement that "BTC-e accounts had been hacked".    Although don't hold your breath.

source: http://pastebin.com/QHS2k8dc  , link source :https://btc-e.com/news/139
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Almost always the fault of theft is the user.
Please any, especially reputable, member reading this confirm that this is what stated in the links provided in this post.

source: https://btc-e.com/news/139
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News / Protection against unauthorized withdrawal (UPDATED!!!)

00:00 17.04.13 from admin

Functional confirmation of the withdrawal through the mail. (http://pastebin.com/QHS2k8dc view all !!!
Russian version, use a translator)

To use a functional need to confirm email - https://btc-e.com/profile#edit/home
Activate protection - https://btc-e.com/profile#edit/security
After that, each withdrawal you will come to notice in the mail.
Today will be translated into English.

For complete safety, use different passwords on the stock exchange and mail, as well as recommend the use of e-mail gmail.com with two-factor authentication.

source: http://pastebin.com/QHS2k8dc
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http://pastebin.com/QHS2k8dc
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In connection with the hacking of accounts Exchange recommend that you read the safety precautions,...

tl;dr BTC-e.com publishes guidance on account security "in light of current hacking", although BTC-e.com states that "fault of theft is the user"
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Re: Any news about Pirateat40?
by
wrend
on 15/04/2013, 00:03:46 UTC
he committed suicide

By Poe's law, I'm unable to tell whether you are sarcastic or serious. Please clarify.
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Re: Need help! My BTC-E Account was Hacked tonight! Be careful!
by
wrend
on 11/04/2013, 12:14:23 UTC
Source, please.

BTC-E told a couple people it was an error on their side and they are fixing it. We shall see.
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Re: Advertise on Bitcoin Difficulty .com
by
wrend
on 25/03/2013, 07:48:59 UTC
Im still here, check your PM.

Well, no sign of Wrend. I guess he backed out, which is fine, this can just be left ticking along on coinurl.com.

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Re: Advertise on Bitcoin Difficulty .com
by
wrend
on 15/03/2013, 13:47:47 UTC
I bid .2 BTC
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Re: Lease the domain www.bitcoins.ca
by
wrend
on 15/03/2013, 13:46:20 UTC
I bid 0.1 BTC
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Re: Earn 2% per week on your LTC
by
wrend
on 15/03/2013, 05:40:26 UTC
Yep, my apologies, my online wallet malfunctioned, now it gone through.

Helloworld had contacted me, and all is ok at this stage.

LTC sent, I got no reply for two(2) days so far from helloworld.
?

 Undecided



Sorry Wrend, I should have checked in earlier. Too busy spending time on btc-e Smiley In any case I will honor the timestamp of your deposit.

I also checked the deposit address on http://explorer.litecoin.net and couldn't see the transfer. Could you please tell me the transaction ID?

Thanks.

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Re: Earn 2% per week on your LTC
by
wrend
on 11/03/2013, 09:58:12 UTC
LTC sent, I got no reply for two(2) days so far from helloworld.
?

 Undecided

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Re: Buying Ripple XRP for BTC
by
wrend
on 27/02/2013, 07:26:09 UTC
Im buying XRP. Please PM.

Current rate: 90,000 XRP per 1 BTC.
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Re: Collection Agency Service
by
wrend
on 02/02/2013, 05:45:21 UTC
Hi,

Have you had successful collection of debt from Pirate@40?
Have you successfully collected Bitcoin debt from/for anyone on this forum?
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Buy Luck Coins for Bitcoins (1 BTC = 145 LuckCoins) Play Ways of History Now
by
wrend
on 29/01/2013, 13:09:24 UTC
Play the game http://en.waysofhistory.com/ref?id=1023456
About the game http://en.waysofhistory.com/about

Ways of History's in-game payment provider Xsolla does not accept Bitcoins.

For now we are offering In-game currency Luck Coins for BTC.

Contact us by PM: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?action=pm;sa=send;u=56019
if you need our services, or just start playing and enjoy the game.

Any suggestions and general questions can be discussed in this thread.
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Re: Advertise on this forum - Round 68
by
wrend
on 23/01/2013, 21:11:49 UTC
2 @ 5.5