LNbits Releases Urgent Security Update After Funds Drained in Attacks

LNbits, a popular Bitcoin Lightning Network service, has released a critical security update to address a series of attacks that began on November 8. The update, version 1.7.0, was released on November 10 and must be applied immediately to prevent further losses. Operators are advised to upgrade before restarting their servers to ensure the security of user funds. Prior versions of the service are vulnerable to theft, and users are urged to take action to protect their assets.