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.
The number also needs careful handling. Security losses can include different types of incidents, and phishing is not the same as a protocol exploit. But the combined August total still points to a busy month for attackers.
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- August crypto security losses…
