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Crypto Researcher Hasu Flags Attack That Could Bring 'Purge'-Style Mayhem to Bitcoin

Like the dystopia of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to rob each other for a short period of time.

By Alyssa Hertig

Updated Sep 13, 2021, 12:15 p.m. Published Feb 6, 2020, 3:30 p.m.

Like the dystopian regime of the "Purge" movies, a newly uncovered potential attack on bitcoin would permit users to steal from each other for a short period of time. (Image: Shutterstock)