Security Rules for your Steemit Account
Security Rules for your Steemit Account
Four Different Types of Steemit Keys or Steemit Passwords.
Four Different Types of Steemit Keys or Steemit Passwords.
Rules for keeping the different keys or passwords safe.
1st: Posting key
2nd: Active key
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The active key is meant for secure or special tasks like transferring funds, power up/down transactions, converting Steem Dollars, voting for witnesses, updating profile details and avatar, and placing a market order.
3rd: Memo key
The memo key has no purpose right now, but in the future may be used for communications.
4th: Owner key
or Masterpassword
The is the most powerful key you have and you should guard it carefully.
It can be used to change all the other keys.
It is best if you store it of an account offline and only used to recover a compromised account.
Masterpassword
Masterpassword
Your account master password is used to make all the other keys for your account, including the owner key. If someone has your master password, they can steal your account and all your money in the account.
The master password a long string of random numbers and letters for maximum account security.
Use the Steemit Wallet Security Features to prevent that of your money.
Keep your Steem stored as Steem Power
If your tokens are in Steem Power, it is impossible for a hacker to take out more than 1/13 per week.
So, if you sign in check if any withdrawals have been started. The withdrawals take one week and are called “Power Down” and there will be a message indicating you are “Powering Down” if you see this and you didn’t start it the withdrawal you can cancel it and then use your Master password to change all your other passwords.
Keep your Steem Tokens in savings.
If your tokens are in savings, there is a three-day wait period for them to become transferable. If someone steals one of your passwords and starts a withdrawal you have 3 days to see it and stop it. Then you can use your master password to reset your other passwords.
How do I report a security vulnerability?
If you find a security problem please report the problem to [email protected].
References
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