Wallet Security Dos and Don'ts (Windows) - Revision history

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-[Note - There are varying levels of security appropriate for the level of risk.  The following might be general recommendations for consumer-level risks.  Service providers and large investors requiring enterprise level security might have a very specific list of Dos and Dont's that varies from this list.]
+{{:Wallet Security Dos and Don'ts (intro)}}
-*'''Don't''' keep all your bitcoins in one wallet.
+== In general ==
-*'''Don't''' send bitcoins to a wallet that hasn't been backed up ''beforehand''.
+== When using Windows specifically ==
-*'''Don't''' send [[Securing_your_wallet#General_Solutions|unencrypted]] copies of your wallets over the Internet.
+*'''Do''' use [http://www.truecrypt.org/docs/?s=keyfiles keyfiles] to encrypt your wallets
 *'''Do''' use a good antivirus and firewall, and keep them up to date (but understand their limitations).
-*'''Do''' update all your installed programs to the latest version.
+*'''Do''' keep your installed programs updated to the latest version.
 *'''Do''' uninstall all programs that you don't use regularly.
 *'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine, such as [http://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox].
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 *'''Do''' connect the bitcoin client and IRC via [[Tor]].
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Nubarius: Added interwiki link to Spanish translation of this article.

2012-12-05T21:40:02Z

Added interwiki link to Spanish translation of this article.

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Sgornick: Add disclaimer at the top.

2012-10-24T17:03:07Z

Add disclaimer at the top.

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			[Note - There are varying levels of security appropriate for the level of risk. The following might be general recommendations for consumer-level risks. Service providers and large investors requiring enterprise level security might have a very specific list of Dos and Dont's that varies from this list.]

	*'''Don't''' keep all your bitcoins in one wallet.		*'''Don't''' keep all your bitcoins in one wallet.

Sgornick: Add to category Security.

2012-10-24T17:00:49Z

Add to category Security.

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Parliament: add category

2012-08-28T12:29:52Z

add category

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	*If you believe your computer has been compromised, '''do''' wipe your HD and perform a clean OS install.		*If you believe your computer has been compromised, '''do''' wipe your HD and perform a clean OS install.

			[[Category:Instructional]]

Dpb: The word "always" is both implied and grammatically incorrect.

2012-01-25T01:36:06Z

The word "always" is both implied and grammatically incorrect.

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	*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.		*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.

	*'''Do''' ~~always~~ connect the bitcoin client and IRC via [[Tor]].		*'''Do''' connect the bitcoin client and IRC via [[Tor]].

	*If you own a large number of bitcoins, '''do''' invest time and money in order to secure them, just like you would with other valuables. If you lack the technical expertise, ask or pay somebody else to do it for you.		*If you own a large number of bitcoins, '''do''' invest time and money in order to secure them, just like you would with other valuables. If you lack the technical expertise, ask or pay somebody else to do it for you.

	*If you believe your computer has been compromised, '''do''' wipe your HD and perform a clean OS install.		*If you believe your computer has been compromised, '''do''' wipe your HD and perform a clean OS install.

Luke-jr: Support at least semi-free software (know anything completely free that's user friendly?)

2011-08-03T22:16:32Z

Support at least semi-free software (know anything completely free that's user friendly?)

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	*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.		*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.

	*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine, such as [http://~~downloads~~.~~vmware~~.~~com~~/~~d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 VMWare Player~~].		*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine, such as [http://www.virtualbox.org/ VirtualBox].

	*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.		*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.

Luke-jr: Let's not encourage copyright infringement at all

2011-08-03T22:15:25Z

Let's not encourage copyright infringement at all

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	*'''Don't''' run bitcoin on an untrusted or badly maintained machine.		*'''Don't''' run bitcoin on an untrusted or badly maintained machine.

			*'''Don't''' run software that has been copied illegally (eg, "warez")

	*'''Don't''' install unnecessary browser plugins.		*'''Don't''' install unnecessary browser plugins.
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	*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.		*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.

	*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine ~~(eg. pirated software, if at all)~~, such as [http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 VMWare Player].		*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine, such as [http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 VMWare Player].

	*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.		*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.

CoinSlut: Use of pirated software now sounds a little less condoned by the community than before, as it should.

2011-08-03T18:07:14Z

Use of pirated software now sounds a little less condoned by the community than before, as it should.

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	*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.		*'''Do''' use the [http://noscript.net/ NoScript] plugin (or similar) in your browser and whitelist only the sites you trust.

	*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources (eg. pirated software) ~~inside a virtual machine~~, such as [http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 VMWare Player].		*'''Do''' run programs from questionable sources inside a virtual machine (eg. pirated software, if at all), such as [http://downloads.vmware.com/d/info/desktop_downloads/vmware_player/3_0 VMWare Player].

	*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.		*'''Do''' browse questionable websites from inside a virtual machine.

Forever at 11:19, 3 July 2011

2011-07-03T11:19:25Z

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	*'''Don't''' forget your passwords. If you write them down on a piece of paper, keep that piece of paper in a safety deposit box.		*'''Don't''' forget your passwords. If you write them down on a piece of paper, keep that piece of paper in a safety deposit box.

	*'''Don't''' store unencrypted copies of your wallets on a ~~drive stick~~ that you insert into machines of friends, at work, or while traveling.		*'''Don't''' store unencrypted copies of your wallets on a device that you insert into machines of friends, at work, or while traveling.

	*'''Don't''' insert any devices of doubtful origin.		*'''Don't''' insert any devices of doubtful origin.