LNbits Issues Emergency Patch After Reported Bitcoin Wallet Thefts
(3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
LNbits, an open-source Lightning Network wallet and accounts system, has released an emergency patch following reports of Bitcoin being stolen from user wallets. The vulnerability reportedly allowed attackers to drain funds, prompting the development team to push a rapid fix. Details about the full scope of the thefts and the number of affected users remain unclear.
WHY IT MATTERS
LNbits is a tool that helps people manage Bitcoin wallets on the Lightning Network, which is like an express lane built on top of Bitcoin for faster payments.
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SOURCES
- cointelegraph.com
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