Litecoin (LTC) Addresses Hit with Dusting Attack

A dusting attack has been noticed on the (LTC) network, potentially allowing third parties to map out wallets and addresses. Dusting attacks have also been pointed against (BTC) holders.

https://twitter.com/SamouraiWallet/status/1055345822076936192

While the dusting attack is a relatively old threat, targeting the Litecoin network specifically shows it is also considered a valuable asset. LTC is used in multiple transfers between exchanges, potentially linking wallets to exchange accounts.

The way to make a dusting attack meaningless for the sender is to never spend …

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