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Crypto Platforms Lose Over $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks Despite Security Audits

Crypto Platforms Lose Over $3.63 Billion to Cyberattacks Despite Security Audits

Summary

According to CoinGecko, over 60% of crypto platforms hit by cyberattacks had previously undergone independent security audits.

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Cryptocurrency platforms have suffered losses exceeding $3.63 billion due to cyberattacks, according to data published by CoinGecko.

The findings reveal that more than 60% of the digital asset platforms that lost funds to hackers had undergone independent third-party security audits before the breaches occurred.

The report underscores that routine code reviews and standard security checks are not always sufficient to prevent sophisticated exploits in the digital asset ecosystem.

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