exploits

crypto securi

2026-10-01 10:51:00

Crypto hack losses topped $766 million in September, the highest monthly total of 2026

Crypto losses from hacks and exploits exceeded $766 million in September 2026, making it the worst month of the year so far, according to Cointelegraph, which cited data from several blockchain security firms. PeckShield counted 55 major incidents with roughly $766.5 million in losses, while CertiK recorded 97 incidents totaling about $768.4 million. Both sets of figures showed a sharp increase from August. Two cases accounted for most of the monthly damage: the theft of about $388 million from Bitget and a roughly $320 million exploit involving Liquid Network. More than $270 million tied to the Liquid Network incident was later returned. Other notable cases included losses of about $7.8 million affecting Safe Wallet users, around $6 million at D’CENT, and roughly $5.9 million at Duelbits. CertiK also said its security leaderboard has logged 656 security incidents so far in 2026, with cumulative losses reaching about $2.68 billion.

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Bitget

2026-10-01 13:35:47

Bitget’s $387.5M hack drove Q3 crypto security losses to $1.26 billion, CertiK says

Crypto security losses hit $1.26 billion in the third quarter of 2026 across 247 incidents, according to blockchain security firm CertiK, with September alone contributing about $769 million. The sharp rise was largely tied to Bitget’s $387.5 million hack, which represented roughly 31% of all losses recorded during the quarter and ranked as the largest incident in CertiK’s Q3 dataset. Q3 losses were up 53.9% from $819.4 million in Q2, while the number of incidents rose about 13%, from 219 to 247. CertiK also said around $273 million from September incidents was frozen or returned, bringing adjusted losses for the month to $495.3 million. During September, exploits accounted for $734 million in losses across 58 cases, or nearly 96% of the monthly total. Bitget said it detected unauthorized transfers from some hot wallets on Sept. 24 and suspended withdrawals. The exchange said attackers exploited a vulnerability in a third-party security product, obtained internal credentials and forged withdrawal commands.

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crypto securi

2026-10-01 04:51:20

Crypto losses topped $768 million in September, with Bitget and Liquid Network accounting for most of the damage

The crypto sector recorded its worst month of the year for hacks and exploit-related losses in September, according to figures cited by Odaily and sourced from Cointelegraph. Blockchain security firm PeckShield counted 55 major incidents during the month, with stolen funds totaling $767 million. CertiK, using a different methodology, logged 97 incidents and estimated total losses at $768 million. Both sets of figures were described as sharply higher than in August. Two incidents made up the bulk of the losses. Bitget suffered a hack that led to $388 million in losses, while Liquid Network was hit for $320 million. In Liquid Network’s case, more than $270 million has already been returned. Other named incidents included Safe Wallet, which lost $7.8 million, DCENT with $6 million in losses, and Duelbits with $5.9 million. CertiK’s security dashboard also shows that 656 security incidents have occurred so far in 2026, with cumulative losses reaching $2.68 billion. The report presents September as the most severe month this year for major crypto security breaches and exploit events.

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CertiK

2026-10-01 02:55:23

CertiK says crypto security losses hit about $766.4 million in September

CertiK said confirmed exploit and phishing incidents across the Web3 sector caused about $766.4 million in losses in September 2026, making it the costliest month of the year so far. The month also recorded the highest number of incidents seen in 2026, according to the security firm’s data. Among the largest individual cases, Bitget accounted for $387.5 million in losses, while Liquid Network saw about $318.6 million, ranking first and second for the month. By category, centralized exchanges, or CEXs, posted the largest losses, followed by mainnet-related incidents. CertiK also said about $270.6 million in funds had been recovered or frozen. The figures were published by CertiK and cited by Foresight.

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crypto securi

2026-09-07 02:42:30

Report says crypto losses from attacks reached $3.63 billion since early 2025

A report cited by Techub says the crypto sector has lost $3.63 billion to different forms of exploit and vulnerability attacks since the start of 2025. Of that total, infrastructure and supply chain attacks accounted for $1.8 billion in losses. The report described those two attack vectors as the most destructive category for both centralized exchanges and decentralized exchanges. Techub said the report also included detailed analytical data. The item was attributed to @coingecko in the source note.

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Boltzhq

2026-08-03 19:01:52

Boltz suspends swap service indefinitely after reporting AI-assisted attacks

Boltzhq has suspended its swap service indefinitely after reporting a rise in AI-assisted attacks and several exploit attempts that it said were already contained. The company said user funds were never at risk because the platform uses a non-custodial design. Still, the suspension has disrupted services for wallets that rely on Boltz for Lightning Network swaps. Those affected include AquaBitcoin and BULLBITCOIN, which are facing interruptions while alternative infrastructure is being deployed. The update points to operational strain on dependent services even though Boltz said customer assets were not exposed.

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CertiK

2026-07-22 17:55:14

CertiK Says April Crypto Losses Topped $650.9 Million, Worst Since 2022

CertiK reported more than $650.9 million in crypto losses in April 2026, the highest monthly total since March 2022, with DeFi platforms taking the heaviest hit.

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crypto securi

2026-07-08 13:38:13

Nearly $1 Billion Lost to Crypto Thefts in 2023: Certik Report

Certik reveals that cryptocurrency losses from scams, exploits, and flash loans totaled nearly $1 billion in 2023, with August alone losing $45.8 million. Exit scams, flash loans, and exploits remain top threats.

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