Bitcoin wallet bug let rogue servers steal funds when users tried to speed up payments

Source: coinDesk October 25, 2026 · 22:15
Bitcoin wallet bug let rogue servers steal funds when users tried to speed up payments
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Attackers replaced legitimate transactions with fake ones, then waited for users to approve higher fees. At least one person lost bitcoin before developers patched the flaw.
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