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Bitcoin wallet bug let rogue servers steal funds when users tried to speed up payments
CoinDesk·October 26, 2026·1 min read
A Bitcoin wallet bug allowed rogue servers to steal funds when users tried to speed up payments. 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. The vulnerability highlights risks in transaction acceleration features.
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