BTCPay Server Reports Unauthorized Access to Hot Wallets

BTCPay Server has confirmed that unauthorized attackers are sweeping hot wallets on multiple instances. This incident has prompted the project to issue an urgent advisory for all operators to shut down their instances using the command ./btcpay-down.sh until a thorough investigation can be completed.

The specific mechanism of the attack has not been detailed, but the immediate response indicates a significant concern regarding the security of the hot wallets. The lack of stated loss figures suggests that the extent of the financial impact is currently unknown.

No specific blockchain has been mentioned in relation to this incident, which limits the ability to trace the transactions involved. The on-chain record and any associated addresses have not been provided, leaving further details about the attack and its consequences unclear.