Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers
CoinDesk· Shaurya Malwa· Aug 8, 2026 · 7:46 AM
BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.
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