Hackers Exploit BTCPay Server Flaw to Steal Bitcoin and Litecoin From Hot Wallets
BTCPay Server, a self-hosted, open-source cryptocurrency payment processor, has urged users to install the latest version of its software in response to reports of Bitcoin and Litecoin being stolen from hot wallets on instances running older versions. "Our investigation found that these attacks targeted servers running BTCPay Server 2.4.1 (released on 23 July 2026) or earlier," BTCPay Server
What happened
BTCPay Server, a self-hosted, open-source cryptocurrency payment processor, has urged users to install the latest version of its software in response to reports of Bitcoin and Litecoin being stolen from hot wallets on instances running older versions. "Our investigation found that these attacks targeted servers running BTCPay Server 2.4.1 (released on 23 July 2026) or earlier," BTCPay Server
Why it matters
The incident may affect operational continuity, asset safety or trust around Bitcoin. Watch for verified scope and remediation.
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1 reports · 1 original report · 1 independent
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Claims
- Hackers Exploit BTCPay Server Flaw to Steal Bitcoin and Litecoin From Hot Wallets Observed
Conflicts
No material conflict detected in the available evidence.
Timeline
- First reported