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Bitcoin Wallets Face Critical Vulnerability Due to Library Bug

Published on October 18, 2025

Categories: Security Bitcoin Vulnerability

A newly discovered bug in Bitcoin's C++ development library has put approximately 120,000 Bitcoin (BTC) wallets at risk. The vulnerability reportedly simplifies brute force attacks, making them dangerously straightforward.

Security Alert: Bitcoin's C++ Library Bug Poses Threat to Wallets

According to Utoday, a significant security flaw has been identified within the C++ development library used by Bitcoin (BTC). This bug creates an environment where brute force attacks become alarmingly easy to execute. The revelation suggests that as many as 120,000 Bitcoin wallets could be exposed to this vulnerability, urging users and developers to take immediate precautions to mitigate potential risks.

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