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Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes running version 26.06.7 or earlier

Core Lightning has urged node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade immediately following reports that attackers are actively targeting unpatched systems.

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Core Lightning issued an urgent warning advising operators of outdated nodes to upgrade immediately after receiving reports that attackers are actively targeting unpatched systems, according to Coin Telegraph. The security alert specifically applies to operators running Core Lightning version 26.06.7 or earlier.[3][2][1]

While node operators are being urged to update their software without delay, the specific vulnerabilities being exploited against outdated Bitcoin Lightning nodes have not yet been disclosed.[4]

Key facts

  • Core Lightning warned that attackers are actively targeting unpatched nodes.
  • Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were urged to upgrade immediately.
  • Core Lightning's upgrade advisory followed reports it received that attackers were targeting unpatched nodes.
  • The specific vulnerabilities being exploited by the attackers had not yet been disclosed.

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  1. BC

    Bitcoin.com News@BitcoinNewsPost on X 路

    馃毃 JUST IN: Core Lightning warns attackers are actively targeting unpatched nodes running version 26.06.7 or earlier. https://t.co/rmJukPNsky

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  2. CO

    CoinMarketCap@CoinMarketCapPost on X 路

    ICYMI: 馃毃 Core Lightning urged node operators running v26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade immediately after receiving reports of attackers targeting unpatched nodes. https://t.co/3YLrlpbyre

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  3. CT

    Coin TelegraphArticle 路

    Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.

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  4. CN

    crypto.news@cryptodotnewsPost on X 路

    BREAKING: Attackers are targeting outdated Bitcoin Lightning nodes Core Lightning is urging operators on version 26.06.7 or earlier to upgrade immediately, while the specific vulnerabilities being exploited have not yet been disclosed. https://t.co/66cy40XTmW

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