Crypto Hacks 2026: 288 Attacks and $2.2B Lost

Crypto security losses in 2026 have reached $2.2 billion across 288 attacks, according to a report. The threat landscape extends beyond DeFi exploits, targeting protocols, wallets, exchanges, and infrastructure. A small number of mega-breaches account for a disproportionate share of stolen funds, with infrastructure attacks, private-key compromises, social engineering, and AI-powered scams playing key roles.