Open-source Bitcoin Lightning wallet project LNbits asked all server administrators to shut down their servers following a wave of attacks.
An admin reported losing 2,285,545 satoshis.
After an initial warning regarding a payment plugin, a full shutdown notice followed, with patches estimated within 24 to 48 hours.
The warning was issued because a wave of attacks was detected. One administrator reported that unknown individuals exploited a problem and removed 2.285.545 satoshis, or about 0,023 bitcoin, from his computer before he could react.
The announcement of the total shutdown came about 80 minutes after an initial, more limited warning. Initially, the team asked administrators to disable a paid content add-on while it investigated the situation.
Officials said they are working on fixes. According to a developer on the team, the fixes are expected to be available within 24 to 48 hours.
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At the same time, the group also temporarily closed the services it hosts on its platform for up to 24 hours.
The warning concerns only the servers of this software and does not affect other wallets or nodes.
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