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Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched Bitcoin nodes

The team behind Core Lightning, a popular implementation of the Lightning Network for Bitcoin, has issued a warning that attackers are actively targeting nodes running unpatched software. Operators are being urged to update their installations promptly. The alert has spread through crypto news outlets, prompting discussion among node runners about security hygiene and the risks of delaying upgrades.

Why now: Active exploitation of unpatched nodes raises immediate security concerns for Bitcoin Lightning operators.

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