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Discussion => Newbie discussion => Topic started by: PinkFloydisms on May 09, 2013, 06:21 am

Title: Regarding Bitcoin Purchase/Partition Security
Post by: PinkFloydisms on May 09, 2013, 06:21 am
Ok, so I am new (yay). 

I have read the forums somewhat and intend on making my first purchase(s) next week.  I have two questions regarding security:

1) I have tried libertie linux (I use ubuntu normally), but the proxy has always given me issues with accessing the site. As a result, I'm using my regular ubuntu with ToR (Vidallia) on a truecrypted partition.  Would this suffice?  The only worrisome part seems to be that my MAC address is not spoofed. I

2) I have read some on security.  It seems the primary security breaches occur in the purchasing of bitcoins.  If I were to go to a store, purchase bitcoins, and have them upload the funds to a wallet/account, would that not give my identity away since I have to give identification once I hand over the money for the transaction.  Also, wouldn't sending the monies to my silkroad account be traceable? Or does this fall under "plausible denial" e.g. "I don't remember such a transaction being made" etc.  ::)

Thankx,
Newb.

Title: Re: Regarding Bitcoin Purchase/Partition Security
Post by: cultmadeline on May 09, 2013, 07:05 am
a few more.

I had those same questions.  good luck.