Definition ∞ Recovery mechanism abuse involves the malicious exploitation of features designed to help users regain access to lost or inaccessible digital assets. This could include manipulating social recovery schemes, exploiting vulnerabilities in multi-signature wallet recovery processes, or compromising seed phrase backup systems. Such abuse leads to unauthorized asset seizure, directly subverting security features for illicit gain. It poses a serious threat to individual asset security.
Context ∞ News reports often detail instances of recovery mechanism abuse, particularly in cases of sophisticated hacks or social engineering attacks targeting individuals. These incidents highlight the delicate balance between user convenience and robust security in digital asset management. Developers continuously work to design recovery mechanisms that are both effective and resistant to exploitation.
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