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RE: Keys Defender bot - development update #3
It sounds like a nice project. I just don’t understand how you figured this happened that often . What kind of person leaks their private keys ?
It sounds like a nice project. I just don’t understand how you figured this happened that often . What kind of person leaks their private keys ?
Hi @xmauron3,
Thanks for passing by. =]
As I explained in my first article about this topic, I started thinking about this when after reporting a phishing attack on steemit I started reading more about security issues on Steemit and came across this post with $ 7500 payout that gave me the idea.
I then verified that Steemit now displays an error when you accidentally paste a private key but other apps dont and future dapps may forget to as well.
Here is my latest update: https://steemit.com/steem/@gaottantacinque/the-keys-defender-bot-is-live-in-beta-mode
Right after I posted that, someone indeed accidentally leaked his private active key.. 🙈
So yes, it's quite common. Right now (with not that many active users) it happens about once a week I would say.