CRYPTO HACKS
Phishing, Deepfakes to Dominate Crypto Hacks by 2026: CertiK
CertiK predicts deepfakes, phishing, and cross-chain vulnerabilities will fuel major crypto hacks in 2026, with AI both aiding and combating threats.
Umbra Shuts Front End Amid $280M Kelp Exploit Fallout
Umbra disables its front-end to hinder hackers from laundering $280M stolen in the Kelp DAO exploit. Privacy protocols face scrutiny.
Crypto Hacks Reach $17B, Private Key Breaches Lead Losses
Over $17B was stolen in crypto hacks over 10 years, with private key compromises and phishing attacks emerging as major vulnerabilities.
12 DeFi Protocols Hit in Two-Week Hack Spree Following $280M Drift Exploit
At least 12 crypto protocols attacked since April 1 Drift Protocol hack, with losses including $13.7M from Grinex and $7.6M from Rhea Finance.
Web3 Hacks Hit $482M in Q1 2026 as Attackers Target Infrastructure Over Code
Hacken reports $482M in Q1 2026 crypto losses across 44 incidents, with phishing and key compromises overtaking smart contract exploits as primary attack vectors.
Crypto Industry Continues to Experience Hacks and Exploits: Can Increased Security Measures Help?
Despite recent recoveries, $4bn was lost to hacks, fraud, and scams in 2022. Increased security measures, such as DeFi and multi-signature wallets, can help.
Jump Crypto Recovers $140 Million Worth of Tokens from Wormhole Hack
Jump Crypto and Oasis recover $140m from Wormhole hack, showcasing importance of collaboration and innovation in fighting crypto hacks.