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Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost

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What happened

Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls may have lost funds in the targeted attack, sources said.

Key facts

  • Reported by CoinDesk and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 15:06:31 UTC.

Why it matters

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Sources

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