
BTCPay security advisory update: - Targeted versions: 2.4.1 (July 2026) and older - Attack vector: automated sweeps on unpatched instances - Advice: keep your server updated The fundamental flaw is storing spend keys on self-hosted merchant servers. Expecting e-commerce merchants to act as 24/7 DevOps engineers, patching security releases within weeks, is broken architecture. If a vulnerable VPS empties a hot wallet, the vulnerability isn't just the code version—it's the decision to store signing keys on the server. Still recommending https://t.co/vAXqJ9KlFF for normal merchants if you don’t have a full-time op running it.
