Crypto security incidents jump nearly 60% in third quarter
- —Hacken counted 107 incidents in Q3 versus 67 in Q2, a rise of about 60%
- —CertiK logged 268 incidents versus 222, up nearly 21%
- —Smart contract attacks were the most common category with 71 cases
- —98 of 107 incidents caused under $10 million in damage; median loss was $670,000
Why it matters: A rising volume of attacks on infrastructure and smart contracts raises risks for protocols and holders, underscoring the need to audit external services, not just visible code.
Source: Crypto Insiders