Crypto tech provider Haruko hit by cyberattack affecting 15 clients, some funds lost
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Haruko, a crypto‑technology provider, suffers a cyberattack that compromises fifteen client accounts, with several smaller hedge funds reportedly losing funds due to weaker security controls, sources confirm. The breach highlights persistent vulnerabilities in custodial services and prompts investors to demand stricter safeguards, potentially tightening compliance standards and driving short‑term market caution across the crypto industry.
Some smaller hedge funds with weaker security controls may have lost funds in the targeted attack, sources said.