LNbits released version 1.7.0 on November 10 as an urgent security update following attacks that began on November 8 against the open-source Lightning wallet platform. The project instructed all operators to install the patch before restarting servers. BitTipBot operator Kevin Ravensberg reported attackers withdrew 2,285,545 satoshis from his instance on November 8. LNbits confirmed that all versions prior to 1.7.0 are affected, and a full technical report on the exploit will follow.
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