Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase
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Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase

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A malicious bitcoin wallet server could quietly swap a legitimate payment for a thief’s transaction, then wait for its owner to approve the theft. Electrum’s latest security patch closes that loophole after attackers exploited the flaw and stole funds.

Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase

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