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Re: How secure are 12 word recovery phrases?
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kahc
on 21/12/2017, 16:34:43 UTC
Some say it isn't that secure
https://blog.edgesecure.co/why-a-12-word-mnemonic-is-an-insecure-bitcoin-wallet-backup-d56085da6c8d

In my opinion, it is harder to brute force a password if it has not only words and letters but also symbols.
Of course quantum computer could obliterate my opinion..

The article points out that Keyloggers and Screen capture malware are the biggest threat.
Well, this is more of a weakness on the computer and the user itself than the 12-word-mnemonic.

Even a 12000-word-mnemonic wouldn't be secure if you are already infected.