The breach follows a series of vulnerabilities across Lightning Network software. Recent incidents include a critical bug in BTCPay Server that exposed LND macaroons, two vulnerabilities patched by LDK, and the shutdown of Boltz after AI-assisted attacks overwhelmed the team's ability to maintain the platform.
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
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Blink Wallet Pauses Services After Attacker Drains Few Dozen Custodial Accounts
Cybersecurity31 days ago
A few dozen custodial account users had funds withdrawn by an attacker on Sept. 19, prompting Blink Wallet to halt all services during a security investigation. The provider identified all breached accounts and pledged to make every affected user whole while deploying a security patch. Non-custodial balances remain unaffected, and the company stated the majority of funds are secure, though it has not disclosed the total amount stolen or the specific attack path.
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