# BTCPay blocks remote lightning access after funds stolen 2026-08-10T12:05:48+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet BTCPay Server has temporarily disabled remote access to Lightning Network nodes running LND after a security breach allowed attackers to obtain credentials and steal funds. The vulnerability was exploited to gain unauthorised access, prompting the immediate restriction on external connections. The move affects users who rely on remote Lightning access via the BTCPay interface. The project has not disclosed the exact amount stolen or the number of affected nodes. It advises users to upgrade their software and check for any unusual activity. ## Coverage - gadgets360.com Tags: BTCPay, cryptocurrency, Lightning Network, LND, remote access, security breach Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/btcpay-blocks-remote-lightning-access-after-credential-theft/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/btcpay-blocks-remote-lightning-access-after-credential-theft/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.