Hacker exploits Dogecoin vulnerability: A hacker successfully exploited a significant vulnerability, DogeReaper, in the Dogecoin network, resulting in the crash of 69% of its nodes. This incident occurred on December 12 in El Salvador, where Andreas Kohl executed the attack using an old laptop.
Impact on Dogecoin network: Before the exploit, the Dogecoin network had 647 active nodes. Following the attack, this number plummeted to just 315 active nodes, showcasing the vulnerability’s severity and the potential risks associated with public network visibility.
Community response to the vulnerability: Coinbase assessed the DogeReaper vulnerability as low in severity and awarded researcher Tobias Ruck a bounty of 200 USD for his findings. This incident highlights ongoing discussions within the crypto community regarding security and vulnerability disclosures.