Question 1

What should Core Lightning node operators do right now?

Accepted Answer

Operators running version 26.06.7 or earlier should upgrade to the latest release immediately, according to the project's October 2 notice, after it received reports that attackers are targeting unpatched nodes.

Question 2

Are MetaMask user funds at risk?

Accepted Answer

MetaMask says it has found no immediate threat to wallets and no indication that customer funds were accessed, noting its staking is non-custodial and that it does not hold withdrawal keys for clients.

Question 3

Why is MetaMask's staked ETH not immediately available?

Accepted Answer

The firm is exiting its Ethereum validators on Lido as a precaution; the withdrawn ETH could take up to 45 days to return, with the last validators expected to have exited by the end of October 7.

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Core Lightning and MetaMask hit as attacks move down the crypto stack

One sharp brief.
Every day.

Core lightning

Core Lightning and MetaMask hit as attacks move down the crypto stack

One sharp brief.Every day.

One sharp brief.
Every day.