Believing is to have doubt(can go either way), so believing is automatically false. I know now is true, no believing required.
Technology = Knowledge taken from my energy.
In life, there's an equal ratio of evil to good, else neither of them can exist, so choose a side, if you choose to give your attention to evil, then evil is who you are... Craig :)
One method to store your keys is this:
order this https://www.apricorn.com/aegis-secure-key-3 - this is an encrypted USB drive. This company has been around since the 80s, and governments use their tools to secure documents etc.
You can store all your private keys on a notepad file in the encrypted USB drive. The USB drive requires the user to enter a password before plugging it in to the PC. It also has failsafe in the case of it being stolen. If the password is entered wrong a certain amount of times, the drive is wiped.
Put this drive in a safe in one of your houses or a place no one knows. - if the safe is stolen the person will only have the encrypted USB and will be useless to them. Also you can buy several USB drives and put back ups in several secure locations. This way if one location is compromised and a drive is stolen or damaged, you will have other back ups.
2 additional optional layers of encryption you could add to the USB are :
Add a second layer of encryption to the drive with Windows Bitlocker - this will require the user to enter another pin once the drive is plugged in as well. (If for some reason the hardware number pass is compromised, the hacker will have to crack the bitlocker encryption as well.)
PGP encrypt the notepad file that contains your passwords. - if you know how to use PGP you will know how to do this.
If you use google chrome - head over to your chrome password manager (the place where Chrome stores remembered passwords) and delete your Steem master password. Make sure you delete all steem related passwords from here. Leaving your posting key is fine.
never plug this USB in unless you need to. Keep your Master keys offline forever. You should never have to use them. The only keys to keep with you on hand somewhere are your posting and transfer keys.
You can order a 2nd encrypted USB to hold the posting and transfer keys to keep on hand with you. This is a separate USB from the other one holding your master pass keys you have stashed in a secret location.
You might prefer this vs storing piece of paper. - can be easily stolen. Also when things are printed you leave a trace of what you print. Probably wont matter but if you are paranoid I would not print it from a place you dont control. Your Google account can be hacked, and the passwords you are using can be easily obtained if your Google account password is taken.
The difference between this USB and others is that it has it's own keypad and no host software, it is not suseptible to attack by keyloggers. Everything is built into the hardware and encryption is hardware level no software. The keys are designed to not show any signs of wear after long term use - so hackers cant exploit that. The drive auto-locks when unplugged, powered down or after a pre-set time out. The Secure Key is also IP58 certified against dust and water. The water test is 1 meter deep for 30 minutes. The firmware is locked down and not alterable by host systems. The Secure Key is a self-contained unit. It doesn't need external software for setup, so it is instantly compatible with Windows, macOS, and any other USB enabled device. It supports independent user and admin PINs, that enables forgotten user PINs or user-locked Keys to be unlocked by a chosen individual/party.
HOLY HELL I have never seen ANYONE else recommend these. These USB drives are the best freaking thing in the world. It is like a little fidget spinner haha. (Don't play with drives your keys are stored on....)
You reminded me that I need another one of these. Probably going to splurge on the 480gb this time
Great post
Great advice! I find it helpful to me!
WOW you're averaging $1000/day with 42k in loans!!! I have 11.6k in loans on Bitconnect and I'm making about $230 per day! I need to keep reinvesting!!!!
Dude - Honestly - Where do you find the time to keep making videos and posts, etc with useful content - I know your videos are usually laid-back freelance style / but still - :) Love Learning from You! Sincerely @craig-grant
finding freedom gives you the time 8 )
Craig-grant is a scam-advertiser. Where does he find the time? He has time enough to make these scam-advertising posts.
Unbelievable @craig-grant. Money making machine, focused investor and many talented individual. There are many other names which suits you . Select one of them :)
Yikes - Gmail isn't good for that security Craig. Just imagine, for example, someone getting in and changing your 'draft' crypto addresses. That's such a simple job and since you're pretty high-profile, you have to assume that it's only a matter of time before you become a target.
it's impossible to get into my gmail without my password
Just consider the logic though: crypto holders are forever being told not to store their coins online, and instead to use a hardware wallet. Why? Because, as we've seen time & time again, the bad guys are extremely good and inventive at finding ways of getting into places that are heavily protected. Hell, even the US Dept. of Def gets hacked by kids. A Gmail account is child's play if anyone is seriously bothered. Give them enough incentive and the dark web will go to work. You probably think I'm paranoid (I am), but IT Security was an old job ;)
Regardless, love the videos - everything's real when you see family, kids etc in these.
Not trying to be a buzzkill or anything, but there are numerous ways someone could get your password, phishing, fake websites , bruteforcing and more. I just looked at one of your older videos where you log into a site and your password isnt very long :/
TL;DR Be careful on the interwebz, enjoy your content.
I think a difficult password should be fine especially combined with MyKi or another 2FA authenticator.. but I just like having a PRIVATE email that is not subject to scan and surveillance so I use: https://protonmail.com/ (they have a free account if you don't need several emails). I basically redirected anything PRIVATE to my Protonmail accounts and let Google and other emails be for mail that are not that important.
lol that is not safe at all bro
I hope its a nice long password brotha!
The vision! I like that, housecleaning every day. Goals! Goals feel good because you know you will reach them, the fun is in how fast!
just watching this man getting rich
I think it is good to be good and evil it depend on the situation. Thanks for this post and keep up the good work :)
Very Useful Post Thank You for sharing :)
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Big ups brother you are daily inspiration!!
Nice post buddy..
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You do motivate me with your videos, and now you are motivating me with your words. I love the way you keep making the money and don't give a fuck about what people say
I believe there are evil ones but I believe that there are more people who are good than evil... and I m happy when I see one even in their own little way doing such act of kindness to others
ur such a good mentor and motivation!
internet can change a life of a person.... proved.
the crypto scene is another life or reality it takes you out of the matrix unplugs you from this system 8 )
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