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Attackers target older Core Lightning nodes in Lightning network alert
Original: Bitcoin Lightning security alert issued as attackers target older Core Lightning nodes
A security alert has been issued for the Bitcoin Lightning network after attackers began targeting nodes running older versions of Core Lightning, the popular open-source routing software. Operators of Lightning nodes are being urged to update their software to a patched version. The exact nature of the attacks and the scale of any losses remain unclear, but the warning has spread across the crypto community.
Why now: Lightning node operators are being warned to update their Core Lightning software to avoid active attacks.
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- Bitcoin Lightning security alert issued as attackers target older Core Lightning nodes · Crypto News
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