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LNbits Urges All Server Operators to Shut Down After Attacks
Publication: The Defiant
Author: The Defiant Team
Source published: 08/11/2026, 19:47:05 UTC
Briefing created: 08/11/2026, 19:58:15 UTC
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Briefings
The LNbits project has disabled all its hosted instances following a series of attacks, with contributor Ben Arc stating that security patches are expected to be available within 24 to 48 hours. This action was taken immediately after the attacks occurred, with no further details on the specific attack vectors or the extent of the damage provided in the source.
Key points
- The LNbits project disabled all its hosted instances immediately after a series of attacks occurred.
- Contributor Ben Arc stated that security patches are expected to be available within 24 to 48 hours.
Context
The LNbits project is a decentralized network where users can run their own servers. The project disabled its hosted instances following a series of attacks, with contributor Ben Arc stating that security patches are expected to be available within 24 to 48 hours. This action was taken immediately after the attacks occurred, with no further details on the specific attack vectors or the extent of the damage provided in the source.
Limitations
The source evidence does not specify the exact number of affected instances, the specific types of attacks that occurred, or the geographic location of the affected users. The timeline for patch availability is estimated rather than confirmed, and the source does not provide details on the specific attack vectors or the extent of the damage.
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