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Back to EpisodesCoinbase's Seed Phrase Request Sparks Security Fears
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Coinbases Commerce tool under fire for asking users to share seed phrases, raising serious security concerns. Experts warn against online sharing of seed phrases, which are like master keys to self-custody wallets. The issue surfaced after blockchain security pros spotted it in a now-missing Coinbase help guide. Coinbase is investigating, but has not commented publicly. Users are reminded to never share sensitive info directly and to stay vigilant against scammers.
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