U.S. law enforcement has obtained private keys for 120,000 Bitcoin, valued at approximately $15 billion, due to a flaw in the key generation process. The private keys, linked to addresses affected by a defective pseudo-random number generator (PRNG), were not acquired through hacking but by identifying a randomness defect. Over 220,000 addresses are impacted, with a complete list now public. The PRNG's use of fixed offsets and patterns increased predictability, compromising security. Despite the disclosure, transactions to these vulnerable addresses continue, indicating ongoing risk.
U.S. Authorities Secure $15 Billion in Bitcoin Due to Key Generation Flaw
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