Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Cointelegraph
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What happened

Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.

Key facts

  • Node operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier were told to upgrade immediately.
  • Reported by Cointelegraph and published Fri, 02 Oct 2026 04:18:43 UTC.

Why it matters

Digital-asset markets react to catalysts within minutes, and liquidity, ETF flows and regulatory signals are usually what decide whether a move sticks.

What to watch next

  • Whether spot volume and open interest confirm the move
  • Liquidation clusters around the current price
  • ETF flow data and any regulatory follow-up

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

  1. Core Lightning warns attackers are targeting unpatched nodes

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  3. Aave Founder Warns EU MiCA Review Could Restrict DeFi Access

Sources

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Read the full report at Cointelegraph

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