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Bitcoin wallet bug allowed theft of funds during payment speed-up attempts

A flaw in Bitcoin wallets enabled rogue servers to steal funds when users tried to accelerate transactions.

Oct 26, 2026, 8:47 AM By the Genius Eye newsroom (Economics Reporter) · Fact-checkedHow we report

Coindesk reported a security vulnerability in Bitcoin wallets that allowed malicious servers to steal funds from users attempting to speed up their payments.

The bug was triggered when users tried to accelerate transactions, exposing their wallets to rogue servers that could intercept and steal the funds.

This issue highlights ongoing risks in cryptocurrency transactions related to wallet security and server trustworthiness.

Users and developers are advised to update wallets and remain vigilant against similar vulnerabilities to protect digital assets.

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coindesk.com: Bitcoin wallet bug let rogue servers steal funds when users tried to speed up payments

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