Another Bitcoin infrastructure exploit hits, this time draining Lightning payment servers
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Attackers are exploiting Lightning Network infrastructure by stealing credentials from LND servers, prompting BTCPay to advise users to update immediately or take servers offline to prevent fund movement. This exploit affects Lightning wallets, compromising user assets. The incident highlights vulnerabilities in Bitcoin's Lightning Network, underscoring the need for enhanced security measures to protect users' funds.
BTCPay told users running LND to update immediately or take servers offline after attackers stole credentials that can control Lightning wallets and move funds.