Bypassed some security steps on first order, should I worry?

Okay so I just made my first order and although I've read through all the info I can I still couldn't get my head around some of the steps. So in the end I just missed some stuff I probably should've done for security, and wondered how at risk I am?

First of all I used tor from windows. I do plan on learning the ins and outs of using tails vi usb eventually but yeah, this time It just wasn't processing. I did get it onto a usb bit the bios settngs changes were confusing me as well as how to validate that the security key download was legit?

I also didn't tumble my coins. & I read somewhere you should close down all other apps/internet browsers when using tor, which I also didn't do.

Should I worry?

Also, if like I say I am to learn how to use tails and load tor from there for next time, do I just delete tor from windows and start over? I believe I wouldn't need the GPA app either as it's built into tails?

Another question: when you have transferred bitcoins to a marketplace wallet, can you then move them to either another marketplace, or back to your bitcoin wallet?

Thanks so much for any advice/replies in advance. I know I sound a bit dumb but suffer from cognitive difficulties so this probably is even harder for me to process than most! Please be kind!


Comments


[4 Points] None:

I like this new /r/darknetmarketsnoobs flair idea.


[5 Points] Axaq:

You should be fine, people will have you paranoid because they are moving weight and have their process right. Tumbling isn't necessary at all, especially if this was a small order, no one can prove you purchased anything from this, just that you moved coins to a market, even so you wouldn't end up being investigated this way, I don't think there is a single case where the Blockchain has been used as substantial evidence against someone.

Also, Windows and Tor is fine, you're no less anonymous in terms of your purchase, if you didn't use a VPN to tunnel your connection through to Tor, worse case scenario is that you ISP has this info, which isn't by any means illegal.

The main thing is PGP, which you didn't mention, so I'm assuming you encrypted your address. This may save your ass some day if the market was ever seized, since Law Enforcement can't see your details.

Calm down and enjoy your drugs when they arrive (assuming you purchased drugs). As you get more involved (if so), then you can gradually step up your game in terms of opsec, the things you mentioned are a lot more advanced for beginners, not many people will have used tails on their first purchase either or tumbled their coins. Congratulation on working it out and making your first buy anyway!


[1 Points] roadhouse420:

nothing to worry about, and yes you can with drawl coins from market to market or wallet.


[1 Points] brosec:

As long as the wallet isnt your circle or coinbase wallet, moving them back off market is fine. You seem to already know this, but USE TAILS. Or don't, we need low hanging fruit ;).


[1 Points] fairytale87:

Sorry, additional question/concern (wasn't sure whether to post a new thread for this?): I've just read some reddit posts stating the person I have ordered from is a scammer (2 posts that don't really elaborate much). I just stupidly went on positive vendor profile reviews. Obviously really worried now. They asked me to FA before they could send too which being an inexperienced idiot I accepted. Argh :(. Trying to search that marketplaces forum rn for any info but it is not loading (on their profile they do link to a review thread on said forum too so ???) Does it sound like I am being screwed over? If they are a scammer though how come they have been trading for so long and have a positive profile?