Definition ∞ A BIP-39 vulnerability refers to a security weakness related to the generation or handling of mnemonic seed phrases. BIP-39, a standard for creating human-readable seed phrases from a random number, is generally robust, but its implementation can introduce weaknesses. These vulnerabilities typically stem from insufficient entropy during seed generation, improper storage of the mnemonic, or user errors in transcribing the phrase. Exploitation of such a vulnerability can lead to the compromise of private keys and subsequent loss of associated digital assets.
Context ∞ Reports of BIP-39 vulnerabilities frequently surface when discussing security breaches related to cryptocurrency wallets or hardware devices. News often focuses on user education regarding secure seed phrase generation, storage, and recovery practices. The ongoing discussion emphasizes the importance of verifying wallet software and hardware for correct and secure BIP-39 implementation to prevent asset theft.
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