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LNbits Releases Urgent Security Update After Attacks Drain User Funds

November 10, 2026, 9:32 PM UTC (3 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

LNbits, an open-source Lightning Network wallet and accounts system, released version 1.7.0 as an urgent security update following attacks on November 8 that drained funds from users. The update addresses vulnerabilities that were exploited in the attacks. Users running affected versions have been urged to update immediately.

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LNbits is a tool that lets people set up their own Lightning Network wallets — think of it like running your own mini payment system on top of Bitcoin.

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