AI found a way to crash bitcoin nodes on Windows and Macs. It's now public
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A vulnerability discovered by an AI system can remotely crash Bitcoin nodes running on Windows and macOS by exploiting a flaw in how the software handles certain network messages. The issue, now publicly disclosed, allows attackers to force node shutdowns with minimal effort, primarily affecting non-Linux deployments. The key implication is increased risk of network instability and potential denial-of-service attacks on Bitcoin infrastructure until patches are widely applied.