Security
Bitcoin Lightning Nodes Targeted as Core Lightning Sounds Alarm
Bitcoin.com News·October 2, 2026·1 min read
Core Lightning operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier are being actively targeted, the Bitcoin Lightning Network node software project warned. The team hasn't identified the exploited vulnerabilities or reported stolen funds. Version 26.06.8 fixes several security issues, including a channel-closing flaw.
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