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Alby Hub Critical Flaw Could Let Attackers Take Over Internet-Exposed Bitcoin Wallets

The Hacker News·September 9, 2026·1 min read
Alby Hub Critical Flaw Could Let Attackers Take Over Internet-Exposed Bitcoin Wallets

Bitcoin wallet company Alby warned of a critical flaw in Alby Hub that could let an attacker take over a wallet and send its funds, but only if the owner made the Hub reachable from the internet. The self-hosted Lightning wallet flaw affects versions v1.7.0 through v1.8.0.

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