The first half of 2026 was the most active six months for crypto exploits on record. This is according to a new report from Blockaid, which shows hackers stole $1.1 billion across 212 incidents. Crypto Hacks Top $1.1B in H1 2026 The Blockaid report found that four major incidents involving KelpDAO, Drift, Resolv, and CoW […]
Cross-chain stablecoin bridge, Allbridge Core, suffered a security exploit that resulted in losses of approximately $1.65 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. The firm said the attacker has already bridged the stolen funds from Solana to Ethereum. Allbridge Responds Allbridge confirmed experiencing a security incident and that the protocol has been paused as a […]
According to this week’s report from crypto market tracker CryptoRank, DeFi platforms suffered 121 hacks so far this year, resulting in approximately $942 million in losses. The second quarter accounted for 85 incidents and about $775 million stolen, placing it as the most active period ever for exploits in the crypto sector. The surge in […]
Bitcoin-focused DeFi protocol Echo Protocol was exploited on Monday in the latest security breach to hit the DeFi sector this month. The attack was first flagged by pseudonymous crypto influencer DCF GOD on X at around 5:55 p.m. ET. The exact cause of the incident has not yet been identified. Echo Protocol Exploit Findings by […]
North Korea-linked actors have been frequently connected to large-scale crypto hacks, thefts, and laundering operations in recent years. But the isolated nation’s foreign ministry denies involvement in global cyber fraud. DPRK Slams “Reptile Media” In an official statement, a spokesperson from the regime’s Foreign Ministry called the accusations unfounded and politically motivated by the United […]
April 2026 turned out to be an unusual month for the crypto market. While overall activity remained steady on the surface against significant geopolitical turmoil, the space saw a series of exploits that shook investor confidence. The leading blockchain security firm, CertiK, reported that crypto-related exploits and incidents in April 2026 resulted in total losses […]
Crypto commentator Scott Melker has said that a friend of his lost nearly $450,000 worth of Bitcoin after using a fake Ledger app from the Apple App Store. According to him, musician Garrett Dutton, also known as G. Love, lost 5.92 BTC that he had been acquiring since 2017 as part of a long-term safety […]
Grinex, a sanctioned crypto exchange serving Russian businesses and individual users, said it was hit by a large-scale cyberattack that resulted in the theft of funds worth more than 1 billion rubles from its users’ wallets. The exchange described the incident as a targeted operation and claimed there were indications of involvement by foreign intelligence […]
A cybersecurity researcher from Brazil exposed a large-scale scam operation after buying a “Ledger” hardware wallet from a Chinese marketplace listing that looked legitimate and was priced the same as the official store. The packaging appeared original from a distance, but the device was counterfeit. When the researcher connected it to Ledger Live installed from ledger.com, […]
The bad press facing stablecoin issuer Circle, following the $280 million exploit on the Solana trading protocol Drift, has gone up a notch after a California-based legal group filed a class action lawsuit against it, alleging it stood by while North Korea-linked hackers moved millions in stolen USDC through the firm’s own bridge, making it […]