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Alby Bitcoin vulnerability lets attackers drain funds from Lightning wallets

The Cryptonomist·September 9, 2026·1 min read
Alby Bitcoin vulnerability lets attackers drain funds from Lightning wallets

Alby confirmed a critical security flaw in older versions of its Bitcoin Lightning Hub software, which could let attackers drain funds without permission. The disclosure, reported by The Block, is one of the most serious security incidents to hit the Lightning Network to date.

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