Decred patches critical flaw that could enable mixing deanonymization attack


Decred has released a mandatory software patch v2.1.6 to fix a critical consensus vulnerability, a potential periodic mixing deanonymization attack, and several network denial-of-service risks. Decred has released mandatory v2.1.6 to fix a critical consensus security vulnerability.
The patch prevents a potential periodic deanonymization attack involving Decred's transaction mixing system.
Several potential network denial of service attack routes and SPV validation issues have also been addressed.
Users running older versions have been urged to upgrade to avoid operating on a different network fork.#BTCBreaches69000Up6.43% #UnitreeTechSoars629%OnDebuts #GateEventPointsSystemLaunched #GateStockInsightsChallenge #SKHynixLargestBuybackEver $BTC $ETH
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