Zeus Wallet Goes Offline After Cyberattack, Founder Says Funds Safe

Zeus, a self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet, has taken its infrastructure offline after suffering a cyberattack. Founder Evan Kaloudis confirmed that no customer funds were affected by the incident.

Kaloudis also stated that investigations found no vulnerability in the underlying Lightning Network technology, suggesting the issue was isolated to Zeus's own systems or services rather than a broader flaw in the payment protocol. Details on the nature of the attack, such as how it occurred or whether any data was compromised, have not been disclosed.

The incident highlights that even self-custodial wallets, where users retain control of their own private keys, rely on supporting infrastructure that can be targeted by attackers. While customer funds were reportedly unaffected in this case, such incidents serve as a reminder that any digital finance service can become a target, and businesses using crypto payment tools should stay alert for service disruptions or official communications from providers.