Password security of bitcoin
in fact, safety is not safe but has the final say in practice.
the key is to go to the mainstream platform
the private key is everything and must not be told to anyone
as long as there is a private key, you can re import the wallet and reset the wallet security password
a BTC account can have many addresses, so the least important one is the address. No matter how unimportant, you can't just tell others.
If bitcoin accounts are decentralized, so are hackers. Bitcoin, which uses blockchain technology, is not more secure than bank accounts. On the contrary, it is vulnerable to hackers. So, in the world of virtual currency, how to protect the security of account funds
Secret your private key addressthe bitcoin address is the only information needed to define the distribution and transmission end of bitcoin. These addresses are generated anonymously by the user's wallet. Once the address is used, all the transaction history related to it will destroy the confidentiality of the address. Anyone can view the balance and all transactions at any address. Because users usually need to disclose their identity in order to receive services or goods, the bitcoin address cannot be completely anonymous. For these reasons, it is better to use bitcoin address only once, and users must be careful not to disclose the address
When replacing the computer, try to destroy the hard disk of the original computer. Don't save or publish the private key of bitcoin to the cloud, mailbox or collection. If a network administrator writes a regular expression to retrieve the text, he can find all the information and crack the user's account2. Stored in bitcoin wallet
many bitcoin exchanges have been attacked by hackers. If you use the wallet of bitcoin exchange, please use Google's "double authentication" to ensure security. During the development of virtual currency, there have been many cases of bitcoin exchange running away. The exchange owns the private key of the user's wallet, which is not a safe way to save bitcoin
bitcoin wallet has a wide range of customers, which is more secure than the wallet service of bitcoin exchange. No matter what kind of wallet you choose, you should choose a strong password. Don't use the same password as the registered email. At the same time, do not put eggs in the same basket, choose multiple storage ways to improve the security of assets
using the genuine system of bitcoin wallet, regularly updating security vulnerabilities and fixing bugs can improve security. Some studies have pointed out that IOS system is more secure than Android system, because the existing security vulnerabilities of Android system may be relatively easy to be attacked by hackers
3. The most common way to identify phishing sites is phishing sites. Hackers will create a domain name similar to bitcoin website, which may be sent to users through e-mail and other channels. Once users try to log on the website, hackers will record their login information
so be careful before clicking any link. Many browsers have the service of "phishing check". If you carefully identify the domain name of the website, you can identify the phishing website
4. Guard against Keylogger
in addition to phishing sites, the common attack method of hackers is Keylogger. Keyboarding is the easiest way to capture passwords. The deception of key recording software is very high, even the technical house may believe it. In short, a keyboard recorder is actually a script code. Once it is installed on the operating system of the target computer, it will record all the keystrokes on the keyboard and send them to hackers, mostly through FTP
the successful method of introcing Keylogger depends on many factors, including the operating system, the lifetime of keylogger and the anti infection level of target computer. Keyboard recorder is usually injected through web browser. The security vulnerability of the target machine depends on the type of browser it uses; Whether the operating system installed on the target machine is genuine, and whether the operating system is updated with the latest security vulnerabilities and bug fixes
5. Watch out for USB theft program
the software will retrieve your password and login credentials stored in the browser. Once FUD, some stealing programs can be very powerful. In most cases, a steal program is a. Bat file, which can be injected into the target machine online or driven by USB
6. Using proxy and VPN
proxy server and VPN can increase the security of your bitcoin wallet, although most people mistakenly believe that VPN makes them anonymous online. But in fact, VPN only improves the privacy of users. VPN can rece the possibility of hackers accessing the router to open the port, which also means that they are less likely to succeed
7. Encryption and backup wallet
wallet backup is essential to prevent losses caused by computer failure or human error. If a computer or mobile phone is lost, a backup wallet can help retrieve the bitcoin. At the same time to encrypt the online backup, any backup that can be accessed through the Internet should be encrypted
how to back up your wallet? First, close the bitcoin client, then select the backup wallet of the menu file in the main interface, and the wallet.dat file to other hard disk partition, mobile hard disk or U disk
it should be noted that the entire wallet should be backed up, not just the private key. Bitcoin wallet has many private keys for receiving transaction change. If only the private keys of visible bitcoin addresses are backed up, most of the funds may not be restored from the backup. Also, back up your wallet regularly to make sure that all recent bitcoin change addresses and newly created bitcoin addresses are included in the backup
Cold storageoffline wallet is called "cold storage", which is the safest way to save digital currency
cold storage is an offline wallet that is not connected to the network, that is, it will not be attacked by black horse and Trojan horse. However, because the operation is relatively complex and the price is relatively expensive, the price of offline wallet is more than 1000 yuan, which is suitable for users who have a lot of bitcoin and are ready to hold it for a long time
although the operation of cold storage is relatively complex, it is the safest storage method. At present, only cold storage has truly realized the inviolability of personal assets and is not subject to the supervision of others
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bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency, which can be regarded as a third-party payment method or as a distributed bookkeeping. Bitcoin is at a low ebb and its price is relatively stable. Blockchain has become the focus of attention. People are constantly developing new applications and making new attempts on the basis of blockchain. For example, Ruitai asset mortgage certificate and Weimeng coin are micro business applications of basic blockchain technology.
unlike most currencies, bitcoin does not rely on specific currency institutions. It is generated by a large number of calculations based on specific algorithms. Bitcoin economy uses a distributed database composed of many nodes in the whole P2P network to confirm and record all transactions, and uses cryptography design to ensure the security of all aspects of currency circulation. The decentralized nature and algorithm of P2P can ensure that it is impossible to artificially manipulate the value of bitcoin through mass proction. The design based on cryptography can make bitcoin only be transferred or paid by the real owner. This also ensures the anonymity of money ownership and circulation transactions. The biggest difference between bitcoin and other virtual currencies is that the total amount of bitcoin is very limited and it has a strong scarcity. The monetary system used to have no more than 10.5 million in four years, after which the total number will be permanently limited to 21 million
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