LNbits rolls out emergency patch after Lightning wallet hack

Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet platform LNbits has released an emergency security update after fund theft attacks were found in some installation environments, and urged users to upgrade immediately, Cointelegraph reported. Version 1.7.0 focuses on fixing the security flaw and strengthening the authentication system, extension management, and payment processing functions. The project warned all versions before 1.7.0 could be affected by the vulnerability. LNbits has not yet disclosed the specific attack vector or the full scale of the damage and said it plans to publish a separate follow-up report.