user2859: Bitcoin-Qt is getting require large and is taking up over 10% of the space on my little laptop. Looking for an alternative, I saw Electrum. I downloaded the app and I'm able to connect to a server, but I'm wondering: what would the security implications be of not connecting to your own server?

user2306: A dishonest server could lie to you about how many bitcoins you have. 

user7267: They'll be able to track your transactions/addresses and tie them to your IP address, although this is mitigated if you are using proxies (you can also go through Tor). 

2859: <p>Bitcoin-Qt is getting require large and is taking up over 10% of the space on my little laptop. Looking for an alternative, I saw <a href="http://electrum.org/">Electrum</a>. I downloaded the app and I'm able to connect to a server, but I'm wondering: <strong>what would the security implications be of not connecting to your own server</strong>?</p>
 2306: <p>A dishonest server could lie to you about how many bitcoins you have. </p>
 7267: <p>They'll be able to track your transactions/addresses and tie them to your IP address, although this is mitigated if you are using proxies (you can also go through Tor). </p>
