BTCPay Urges LND Node Operators to Update After Exploit
Attackers compromised credentials controlling Lightning wallets and moving funds, prompting urgent security updates.
BTCPay has advised users operating Lightning Network Daemon (LND) servers to update their software immediately or take their infrastructure offline following a security exploit.
According to the platform, attackers successfully stole credentials that grant control over Lightning wallets, allowing unauthorized individuals to move funds. The incident targets core Bitcoin infrastructure supporting merchant payment systems.
Operators have been instructed to apply patches without delay to secure their nodes and prevent further potential financial losses.
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