Bitcoin testnet griefing attack draws ire from developers
A griefing attack by Casa CSO Jameson Lopp on the Bitcoin testnet network generated 165,000 blocks in one week, equal to three years worth, disrupting developers. The post Bitcoin testnet griefing attack draws ire from d...
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A griefing attack by Casa CSO Jameson Lopp on the Bitcoin testnet network generated 165,000 blocks in one week, equal to three years worth, disrupting developers.
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