According to Cointelegraph, BTCPay Server advised operators to shut down their servers after receiving reports that unauthorized attackers had drained funds from hot wallets running older versions of the software. The warning highlighted that these wallets were operating on outdated code and were subsequently targeted by thefts. No specific dates or numbers were provided regarding the number of affected servers, incidents, or wallet versions. Operators were instructed to cease operation until they could update their software and verify security configurations. The response focused on preventing further access while investigations into the breaches continued. The notice emphasized that running older BTCPay Server versions increased vulnerability to such attacks. Operators were encouraged to follow official update procedures promptly. No additional details about attacker methods, financial amounts, or technical fixes beyond updating software were included.
According to Cointelegraph, BTCPay Server urged operators to shut down their servers after receiving reports of unauthorized attackers draining funds from hot wallets running on outdated software.
