South Korea Probes Seed Phrase Leak After $4.8M Crypto Theft
South Korea's National Tax Service is investigating a potential seed phrase leak that led to the theft of $4.8 million in cryptocurrency. According to reports, the tax authority shared a photo intended to showcase a crypto seizure, but the image may have inadvertently revealed sensitive information. The investigation aims to determine how the seed phrase was compromised and how the funds were stolen. The incident highlights the security risks associated with storing and handling cryptocurrency, especially for government agencies and institutions.
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