Electrum urges Bitcoin users to update to version 4.8.3 now

The wallet's developers say the release fixes a critical security issue. Download it only from the official site and verify the signatures.

SECURITY & HACKSBITCOIN

CoinShark Newsroom

10/24/20261 min read

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The developers of Electrum, one of the oldest Bitcoin wallets, asked users on October 24 to install version 4.8.3 as soon as possible. They say the release fixes a critical security issue.

The update is available on Electrum's official website, which also publishes digital signatures and instructions for verifying the downloaded files. Fake wallet downloads are a common way to steal funds, so check the signature before installing and never use links from ads or messages.

Source: The Crypto Basic, Electrum.

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