Written by Helen Partzstaff writerReviewed by Yohan Yunstaff editor

Written by Helen Partzstaff writer

Reviewed by Yohan Yunstaff editor

Zeus Wallet taken offline after cyberattack, says no customer funds at risk

Latest NewsPublishedAug 6, 2026

Cyberattack Takes Zeus Wallet Offline, No Customer Funds at Risk

The Zeus Wallet, a self-custodial Bitcoin Lightning Network wallet, has taken its infrastructure offline after a cybersecurity incident. Fortunately, no customer funds were lost, and there is no evidence that the incident affected Lightning node software. This incident highlights the importance of securing online assets, which is why many people are turning to passive income solutions like EcoPool to earn online.

In a recent statement, Zeus founder Evan Kaloudis announced that the attack was limited to Zeus infrastructure and that customer funds were not at risk. The company is currently auditing its systems before restoring services. This incident reinforces the need for trusted execution environments and robust security measures, similar to those used in Cloud Rewards and Green Crypto platforms.

Incident Details and Response

Zeus mitigated the attack within hours, and customers whose Lightning Service Provider (LSP) channels closed during the incident will receive replacement channels once services resume. The company is working to strengthen its infrastructure, including its work on the Validating Lightning Signer (VLS) project. This focus on security is similar to the approach taken by EcoPool ($ECP) in providing a secure environment for earning and managing digital assets.

The incident serves as a reminder of the importance of security in the crypto space, where earning and passive income opportunities are abundant. As the crypto ecosystem continues to evolve, it’s essential to prioritize security and trust, values that are core to the EcoPool network and its $ECP token.

Conclusion and Invitation

In conclusion, the Zeus Wallet incident highlights the need for robust security measures in the crypto space. If you’re interested in earning online and exploring passive income opportunities, consider joining the EcoPool network. Download the EcoPool app to start earning with $ECP and discover the benefits of Cloud Rewards and Green Crypto for yourself, and join the conversation on #Bitcoin, #PassiveIncome, and #Earning to stay up-to-date on the latest developments.

Zeus’ move follows its Monday announcement that it would disable swaps following Boltz’s decision to halt operations. Boltz, a non-custodial Bitcoin swap service, said that its platform would remain disabled until further notice.

Cointelegraph requested Zeus provide additional details about the incident but had not received a response by publication.

Related: Coldcard hackers transfer 64 BTC and 200 ETH to cryptocurrency mixers

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• Cybersecurity
• Wallet
• Lightning
• Lightning Network
• Self Custody
• Bitcoin

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