BTCPay Server Tells Merchants to Shut Down After Attackers Sweep Hot Wallets: Are Payments Still Safe?

BTCPay Server urged merchants to go offline after attackers drained hot wallets on versions 2.4.1 or older. The open-source Bitcoin payment processor issued the shutdown order to contain the breach, but the notice did not specify which merchants were exposed or the total funds lost. Users will need updates to restore safety.