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Security Researcher Killa Extracts Bitcoin (BTC) Private Key From PHP Server in 2 Hours 47 Minutes

COINOTAG·October 26, 2026·1 min read
Security Researcher Killa Extracts Bitcoin (BTC) Private Key From PHP Server in 2 Hours 47 Minutes

Security researcher Killa breached a PHP server in the Steal My Bitcoin experiment, extracting a Bitcoin private key in under three hours. The prize coins stayed untouched, highlighting the vulnerability of poorly secured servers and the importance of robust key management practices in cryptocurrency custody.

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