CryptonomistOctober 24, 20262 min read
Electrum wallet security flaw is fixed after a user loses money in fee attack
Electrum released version 4.8.3 on October 24, 2026, to fix an Electrum wallet security flaw that lets malicious servers trick users into signing payments to attackers when increasing transaction fees.
Electrum released version 4.8.3 on October 24, 2026, to fix an Electrum wallet security flaw that lets malicious servers trick users into signing payments to attackers when increasing transaction fees. Developers received two user reports, including one involving lost money, and urged everyone to upgrade. Key takeaways Electrum versions earlier than 4.8.3 are vulnerable. A […]
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