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NotATether: Direct Windows users to use BitLocker

2025-12-13T15:06:59Z

Direct Windows users to use BitLocker

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	===Encryption===		===Encryption===
	Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_disk_encryption_software here] a list of available encryption software.		Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_disk_encryption_software here] a list of available encryption software. If you are using Windows, the simplest option is to use [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/bitlocker-drive-encryption-76b92ac9-1040-48d6-9f5f-d14b3c5fa178 BitLocker] which is bundled with Pro versions of the operating system.

	Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.		Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.

Ladyasia: /* Encryption */ Removed the reference to Truecrypt. Truecrypt is no longer being developed, for this reason it may not be a reliable encryption software.

2014-12-04T18:37:35Z

Encryption: Removed the reference to Truecrypt. Truecrypt is no longer being developed, for this reason it may not be a reliable encryption software.

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	===Encryption===		===Encryption===
	Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. ~~For example,~~ [~~http~~://~~www~~.~~truecrypt~~.org ~~TrueCrypt~~] ~~is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media~~.		Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. See [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_disk_encryption_software here] a list of available encryption software.

	Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.		Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.

	With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used~~. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters~~.		With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used.

	Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required. Even passwords like [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/izmy-p55w0rd-saph/ these] aren't immune.		Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required. Even passwords like [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/izmy-p55w0rd-saph/ these] aren't immune.

Burrito: /* Encryption */

2014-05-07T01:21:35Z

Encryption

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	With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.		With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.

	Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required.		Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required. Even passwords like [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/izmy-p55w0rd-saph/ these] aren't immune.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Burrito: /* Encryption */

2014-05-07T01:18:57Z

Encryption

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	===Encryption===		===Encryption===
	Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.		Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.

	Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.		Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.

	With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.		With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.

	Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required.		Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required.

Burrito at 01:18, 7 May 2014

2014-05-07T01:18:46Z

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	Also it is important to realize the principle of "more is better" does not apply. Installing two, or even more, virus scanners on a computer can greatly reduce system stability, speed, and usability. For home users, there is a variety of virus scanners that are free for home use that are completely sufficient.		Also it is important to realize the principle of "more is better" does not apply. Installing two, or even more, virus scanners on a computer can greatly reduce system stability, speed, and usability. For home users, there is a variety of virus scanners that are free for home use that are completely sufficient.

	For more detailed information please visit the corresponding [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software Wikipedia ~~Site]~~].		For more detailed information please visit the corresponding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software Wikipedia article].

	===Firewall===		===Firewall===
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	Also, a firewall is only as good as it is configured. The rule "the stricter the better" definitely applies. It should only allow applications that you know and trust to access the network. Some firewalls will recognize the ports used by particular applications to communicate with the outside world. If this is not the case, you should consult your firewall's documentation for direction on how to open a port. The port that Bitcoin uses is port 8333.		Also, a firewall is only as good as it is configured. The rule "the stricter the better" definitely applies. It should only allow applications that you know and trust to access the network. Some firewalls will recognize the ports used by particular applications to communicate with the outside world. If this is not the case, you should consult your firewall's documentation for direction on how to open a port. The port that Bitcoin uses is port 8333.

	For more detailed information, please visit the corresponding [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(computing) Wikipedia ~~Site]~~].		For more detailed information, please visit the corresponding [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(computing) Wikipedia article].

	==Theft==		==Theft==
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	===Encryption===		===Encryption===
	Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [[http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt]] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.		Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.
	Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.		Although the computer might have been stolen, at least the thief does not have access to your wallet and cannot send Bitcoins in your name. Despite being encrypted and safe from prying eyes, your wallet is still irretrievably lost, which makes it important to regularly keep a [[backup]] of your wallet.
	With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [[http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt]] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.		With processors always getting faster, brute force attacks on passwords are getting easier and easier. To stem this advance in password-breaking, a good-length (>12 characters), complex password with special characters should be used. [http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt] itself even recommends the use of at least 20 characters.
			Users need to be informed, understand, and be up-to-date with the concepts behind password cracking in order to know the nature of the password they should choose. [http://arstechnica.com/security/2013/10/how-the-bible-and-youtube-are-fueling-the-next-frontier-of-password-cracking/ This Ars Technica article] is very informative about this. In some cases and some algorithms, an extremely long ''random'' password with many types of ''random'' characters is required.

	==See Also==		==See Also==

Parliament: add category

2012-08-28T12:30:12Z

add category

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	[[de:Sichern des Computers]]		[[de:Sichern des Computers]]

			[[Category:Instructional]]

HereIsMe: /* Anti-theft */

2011-06-27T14:28:47Z

Anti-theft

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	===Anti-theft===		===Anti-theft===
	Many laptops and even some desktop computers can be secured with a cable designed to prevent theft. Such cables are named after the largest manufacturer of security cables, Kensington, and are designed to connect to the computer's "Kensington Security Slot". Use of such a security cable allows a computer to be "chained" to an immovable object such as a heating pipe, or a specially mounted bracket. This will not make theft impossible, but makes theft incredibly difficult ~~with~~ the proper set of tools.		Many laptops and even some desktop computers can be secured with a cable designed to prevent theft. Such cables are named after the largest manufacturer of security cables, Kensington, and are designed to connect to the computer's "Kensington Security Slot". Use of such a security cable allows a computer to be "chained" to an immovable object such as a heating pipe, or a specially mounted bracket. This will not make theft impossible, but makes theft incredibly difficult without the proper set of tools.

	===Encryption===		===Encryption===
	Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [[http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt]] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.		Since computers can not always be chained up everywhere, and even the best security cable is not immune to bolt cutters, it is important that the medium on which you store your [[wallet]] be encrypted. For example, [[http://www.truecrypt.org TrueCrypt]] is an open source program and can be used to encrypt your media.

HereIsMe: /* Virus Protection */

2011-06-27T14:26:08Z

Virus Protection

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	Also it is important to realize the principle of "more is better" does not apply. Installing two, or even more, virus scanners on a computer can greatly reduce system stability, speed, and usability. For home users, there is a variety of virus scanners that are free for home use that are completely sufficient.		Also it is important to realize the principle of "more is better" does not apply. Installing two, or even more, virus scanners on a computer can greatly reduce system stability, speed, and usability. For home users, there is a variety of virus scanners that are free for home use that are completely sufficient.

	For more detailed information please visit the corresponding [[http://wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Antivirus_Software~~ Wikipedia Site]].		For more detailed information please visit the corresponding [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antivirus_software Wikipedia Site]].

	===Firewall===		===Firewall===

HereIsMe: /* Firewall */

2011-06-27T14:24:33Z

Firewall

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	Also, a firewall is only as good as it is configured. The rule "the stricter the better" definitely applies. It should only allow applications that you know and trust to access the network. Some firewalls will recognize the ports used by particular applications to communicate with the outside world. If this is not the case, you should consult your firewall's documentation for direction on how to open a port. The port that Bitcoin uses is port 8333.		Also, a firewall is only as good as it is configured. The rule "the stricter the better" definitely applies. It should only allow applications that you know and trust to access the network. Some firewalls will recognize the ports used by particular applications to communicate with the outside world. If this is not the case, you should consult your firewall's documentation for direction on how to open a port. The port that Bitcoin uses is port 8333.

	For more detailed information, please visit the corresponding [[http://wikipedia.org/wiki/~~Firewall~~ Wikipedia Site]].		For more detailed information, please visit the corresponding [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Firewall_(computing) Wikipedia Site]].

	==Theft==		==Theft==

HereIsMe at 14:18, 27 June 2011

2011-06-27T14:18:16Z

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	*[[Securing your wallet]]		*[[Securing your wallet]]
	*[[Secure Trading]]		*[[Secure Trading]]

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