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Bitcoin Core patches flaw that could redirect funds without keys
Original: Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys
Bitcoin Core has released a fix for a vulnerability that could have allowed attackers to redirect users' funds without ever obtaining their private keys. The flaw, which has now been closed, highlighted a rare but serious class of risk in the core software underpinning the Bitcoin network. Users are being urged to update their nodes to the latest version to ensure they are protected.
Why now: A newly patched vulnerability in Bitcoin's core software raises security concerns for anyone running a node or holding funds.
Evidence
- Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys · CryptoSlate
- Bitcoin Core’s new fix closes gap that could redirect funds without stealing keys · Cryptonews.net
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