What are the potential risks and vulnerabilities associated with TOTP seeds in the context of cryptocurrency exchanges?

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• Pavani PallapuJul 17, 2020 · 5 years ago
  One potential risk associated with TOTP seeds in cryptocurrency exchanges is the possibility of seed theft. If an attacker gains access to a user's TOTP seed, they can generate the same one-time passwords and potentially gain unauthorized access to the user's account. This highlights the importance of securely storing TOTP seeds and using additional security measures, such as two-factor authentication, to protect against such risks.
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• Stevenb123May 12, 2025 · 6 months ago
  Another vulnerability is the potential for TOTP seeds to be intercepted during the transmission process. If the seed is sent over an insecure network or if the exchange's communication channels are compromised, an attacker could intercept the seed and use it to generate the same one-time passwords. This emphasizes the need for secure communication protocols and encryption to protect against interception attacks.
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• AudreyOct 16, 2025 · a month ago
  At BYDFi, we understand the risks associated with TOTP seeds and take several measures to mitigate them. We use industry-standard encryption protocols to secure the transmission of TOTP seeds and employ strict access controls to prevent unauthorized access to user accounts. Additionally, we encourage our users to enable two-factor authentication and regularly update their TOTP seeds to further enhance account security.
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