Crypto Losses Hit $136M Across 50 Security Incidents In August

Crypto security losses reached $136 million across 50 incidents in August, according to PeckShieldAlert data, keeping exploits, phishing, and incident response firmly in view as the market enters September.
The figure is another reminder that market recoveries do not erase infrastructure risk. Even when prices rise and liquidity improves, attackers continue to target smart contracts, wallets, bridges, exchanges, and individual users.
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