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LNbits Urges All Server Operators to Shut Down After Attacks

(2 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto

LNbits, an open-source Lightning Network wallet and accounts system, has urged all server operators to shut down their instances following a series of attacks. The nature and scale of the attacks have prompted the project to issue an emergency advisory to its community. Details about the specific vulnerability exploited and the extent of any losses remain limited based on available information.

WHY IT MATTERS

LNbits is a tool that lets people run their own payment systems using Bitcoin's Lightning Network — a technology designed to make Bitcoin transactions faster and cheaper.

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SOURCES

  • thedefiant.io

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