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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 07:48 pm

Title: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 07:48 pm
So I am successfully using TAILs now which automatically has to use TOR.  I dont have persistant volume set up but i dont need anything saved each time I use TAILs.  I aquired my bitcoins threw a cash deposit at a local bank where i didnt have to show ID at all and they are now being transferred from localbitcoins to bitcoinfog.  I am doing a few different deposits and withdraws to and from bitcoinfog then onto the SR wallet next.  I am obviously going to use the sellers private key when giving him my address to ship my order.  Mind you I am using my own computer and from my home network.  Is there any security measures I should use besides these? such as a public wifi network or a VPN?

Still trying to figure this whole thing out, but i think i understand it for the most part.  mind you this is just a relatively small order for personel use and some friends.

if you can think of anything else I should try or use please let me know and thanks so much
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: Brain Washington on July 23, 2013, 08:01 pm
I'd try to remove the bank entirely from your plan.
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 08:08 pm
im saying i used the bank already to get the bitcoins
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: Juggernog on July 23, 2013, 08:13 pm
The only other measure I would take to add to what you have already done, which is slightly more then even I do, would be using a different network. I'm often on random networks when using SR, purchasing coin etc.
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: dfrosty24 on July 23, 2013, 08:36 pm
I do two things differently; I don't go to a bank to buy bitcoins, I use either coinbase or bitinstant and then send them through a couple bitcoin wallets and I use a persistent volume with a 35 character passphrase.
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: Juggernog on July 23, 2013, 08:40 pm
damn 35 char
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 08:45 pm
what are the advantages of using a persistant volume vs. not using one like i am not?
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 08:48 pm
im saying i used the bank already to get the bitcoins

Yes i understood that and that's fine but you need to understand that if you plan on using silk road on any kinda level you are open to investigation by various governments and that bank has a paper trail that says you purchase bitcoins. If you are smart you'll try to make as few trails as possible and have your entire history blank if ever a day a postal inspector knocks on your door and a task force knocks 30 seconds late. Never leaving your computer running with anything incriminating on it as well.

so i have a paper trail from this even though i used localbitcoins, deposited into someone else's account, not revealing my name or anything(i didnt even drive there so no liscense plate #), just deposited straight into his account and then the bitcoins were in my localbitcoin wallet?  Just trying to figure this all out the best I can before first purchase

thanks for the help to everyone, classic newb not knowin shit
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: redDot333 on July 23, 2013, 09:34 pm
The only other measure I would take to add to what you have already done, which is slightly more then even I do, would be using a different network. I'm often on random networks when using SR, purchasing coin etc.

And it seems like you have been on here awhile juggernog, any trouble with anything or smooth sailing for the most part (knock on wood)?
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: Juggernog on July 23, 2013, 09:42 pm
The only other measure I would take to add to what you have already done, which is slightly more then even I do, would be using a different network. I'm often on random networks when using SR, purchasing coin etc.

And it seems like you have been on here awhile juggernog, any trouble with anything or smooth sailing for the most part (knock on wood)?

I haven't been on the forums as long as I have SR, but smooth sailing so far.. I alternate between a few shipping addresses though.
monday order = house #1. wed order = house #2. friday order = house #3. repeat.
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: TheCostelloGroup on July 24, 2013, 08:27 am
Looks brilliant mate. Enjoy your drug of choice  ;D
Title: Re: How do my security measures look for my first purchase?
Post by: postrex on July 24, 2013, 08:39 am
You are more then secure enough from what you described.  Relax, don't be quite so paranoid, and enjoy.