Ethereum forum hacked, 16,500 accounts exposed

Discussion in 'other security issues & news' started by ronjor, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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    Alice MacGregor Tue 20 Dec 2016 1.49pm
     
  2. Palancar

    Palancar Registered Member

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    Never participated there. The read makes it sound quite similar to some bitcointalk forum issues. I wonder if their experienced members sign their accounts like we do at bitcointalk? BTC staked addresses are signed and can only be accomplished by the holder of the private key (like a PGP signature). It is easily verifiable so a hacked account would be taken back unless the "thief" can sign the known address. Solid and safe. There is no coin storage and who would use online exchanges over a hardware wallet? Some do, but not holders of significant currency, I hope.
     
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