Bitcoin wallet Electrum released version 4.8.3 on 24 October to fix a high-risk flaw, affecting all earlier versions, that let malicious servers alter pending transactions and redirect funds to attackers' addresses. At least one user reported losing funds on 18 October; developer SomberNight says closing the remaining gap needs more work.
Electrum 4.8.3 fixes high-risk flaw letting servers alter pending transactions
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