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Crypto audits give investors false sense of security as Q3 hacks cost $1.18 billion, Hacken says

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Briefings

A security firm reported that 77% of Q3 crypto losses stemmed from compromised suppliers, delayed fixes, or systems bypassing recent security reviews. This finding suggests investors may have an overly optimistic view of their protection against external threats. The data indicates a significant portion of losses occurred outside the scope of standard security assessments.

Key points

• 77% of Q3 crypto losses involved compromised suppliers, delayed fixes, or systems outside the latest security reviews.

Context

This analysis highlights a critical gap in investor confidence regarding crypto security, as the majority of losses were not due to the primary exchange vulnerabilities but rather external supply chain and operational failures.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single security firm's report from October 2026. It does not provide the total dollar amount of losses, the specific number of affected accounts, or the names of the compromised suppliers. The data snapshot is restricted to Q3 losses and does not account for prior quarters or future trends.

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