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SecuritySource: Bitcoin.com News ·

Electrum Wallet Attack Hid Bitcoin Theft Behind a Fee Increase

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.

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