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Crypto infrastructure firm Haruko hacked, 15 clients affected
Leans negative
A hack with real client fund losses is bad news
What happened
Haruko, a company that provides trading and portfolio tech to crypto businesses, was hit by a cyberattack. Fifteen of its clients were affected, and some of them lost funds as a result.
Why it matters
If you're not a client of Haruko or one of the affected firms, this doesn't touch you directly, but it's a reminder that even 'behind the scenes' crypto service providers can be targets, not just exchanges or wallets.
Should I do anything?
If you don't use Haruko or know you're a client of one of the affected companies, there's nothing to do here. If you're unsure whether a platform you use relies on Haruko's tech, it's worth checking their official statements rather than assuming the worst.
Terms used
- crypto infrastructure
- Behind-the-scenes tech (like trading tools or account systems) that crypto companies use to run their platforms, rather than the platforms end users see directly