Difference between revisions of "Talk:Wallet Security Dos and Don'ts (Windows)"

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(Don't keep your computer switched on overnight.)
 
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Was the idea to not leave on the work pc where the "cleaning lady" might gain access?
 
Was the idea to not leave on the work pc where the "cleaning lady" might gain access?
 
-- [[User:Giszmo|Giszmo]] 14:42, 28 June 2011 (GMT)
 
-- [[User:Giszmo|Giszmo]] 14:42, 28 June 2011 (GMT)
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: Yes, also you a giving targeted attackers a lot of time to try out different ways to get into your system.

Revision as of 07:43, 29 June 2011

Don't keep your computer switched on overnight.

Could you please elaborate on "Don't keep your computer switched on overnight.". Mining is a common case for bitcoiners to leave on their pc over night. Was the idea to not leave on the work pc where the "cleaning lady" might gain access? -- Giszmo 14:42, 28 June 2011 (GMT)

Yes, also you a giving targeted attackers a lot of time to try out different ways to get into your system.