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Crypto platforms have lost over $3.63 billion to cyberattacks — even though most of them did security checks

Tuesday, September 8, 2026


Cryptocurrency platforms that experienced cyberattacks resulting in losses totaling $3.63 billion included many that had completed independent security audits, according to data from CoinGecko. The analysis found that more than 60% of affected platforms had undergone such security reviews prior to their breaches.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/08/crypto-platforms-lost-billions-to-cyberattacks-many-even-after-audits.html

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