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ACINQ Patches Eclair Flaw That Let Websites Hijack Lightning Nodes

Original: Eclair Software Patch Blocks Browser-Based Attacks on Bitcoin Lightning Nodes ACINQ releases Eclair v0.14.4 to block a v

ACINQ has released Eclair v0.14.4, a security patch fixing a vulnerability that allowed malicious websites to take control of Bitcoin Lightning nodes through browser-based commands. The flaw meant simply visiting a hostile site could expose node operators' funds, prompting developers to urge all Eclair users to update immediately to the latest version.

Why now: The disclosure of a browser-based attack on Lightning node operators has raised urgent security concerns in the Bitcoin community.

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• Eclair Software Patch Blocks Browser-Based Attacks on Bitcoin Lightning Nodes ACINQ releases Eclair v0.14.4 to block a vulnerability allowing malicious websites to control Bitcoin Lightning nodes through browser-based commands. https:// newisty.com/blog/eclair-softwa… · newisty

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