Questions tagged [malware]
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Is the threat of computer malware to steal Bitcoin exaggerated?
Some months ago I put a small amount of Bitcoin into an account and wrote the address and private key into a text file. I have left on my computers and on those of a couple of friends. The money hasn’...
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What stops a wallet from stealing bitcoins?
I'm not particularly knowledgeable on the topic of cryptocurrencies so it's possible that I've missed something obvious, but I still wonder what it is that stops a wallet from stealing from you. ...