For the upcoming 0.13.0 Bitcoin Core release, Bitcoin Core website, has warned users to verify the Signature securely and hashes of Bitcoin Core binaries that are cryptographically signed with a key before running Bitcoin Core binaries to ensure the binaries are legitimate as being created by the Core developers team.because it will likely be targeted by state-sponsored attackers.
Recently, one of the world's most popular cryptocurrency exchanges, Bitfinex, suffered a major hack that resulted in a loss of around $72 Million worth of Bitcoins.
"Not being careful before you download binaries could cause you to lose all your coins," the site warned. "This malicious software might also cause your computer to participate in attacks against the Bitcoin network."
Chinese users will apparently be most at risk of attack. The origin of the alleged state sponsored hackers has led Bitcoin Core Team to believe that Chinese Bitcoin pools and exchanges are the target of the download interceptions, although anyone using the website could be impacted. The site warned the entire community to remain alert in the near future.
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