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BTCPay Server Urges Merchants to Replace Wallets After $1.6 Million Hack
(11 hours ago) · 1 source · Summarized by CryptoBipto
BTCPay Server has warned Bitcoin merchants to replace their wallets after hackers reportedly stole an estimated $1.6 million. The open-source payment processor urged users to take immediate action to secure their funds. Details about the attack vector and the full scope of the breach are still emerging.
WHY IT MATTERS
BTCPay Server is a tool that lets businesses accept Bitcoin payments directly, without a middleman like a traditional payment company.
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- cryptoslate.com
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