Cryptocurrency18 Oct 2026SEO 801 min read

Analysis: Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 bil…

The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews. Hackers…

The security firm found that 77% of third-quarter losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes or systems outside the latest security reviews. Hackers stole $1.18 billion from crypto projects in the third quarter, up 55% from the previous quarter, according to blockchain security firm Hacken. About $900 million in losses stemmed from compromised suppliers or developer tools, uninstalled security fixes or components excluded from security reviews. Hacken warned that audit badges can give…

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