BTCPay restricts remote Lightning access after attackers steal funds

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BTCPay is restricting remote Lightning access after attackers stole funds from drained nodes reported by Foundation and Citadel21, leaving the total amount stolen and number of affected operators unknown. This security measure aims to prevent further exploitation, highlighting the ongoing threat of Lightning network vulnerabilities. The crypto community remains vigilant amidst growing concerns about decentralized finance security.