What security? Bitcoin enthusiast cracks known 12-word seed phrase in minutes
If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds.
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If the words of a 12-word seed phrase are known, it’s deceptively easy to enter the wallet and sweep the funds.
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