Crypto Hacks Drain $1.1B in First Half of 2026 Amid 212 Security Incidents
💰 The first half of 2026 saw a record $1.1 billion stolen in crypto hacks across 212 incidents, with major losses attributed to KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
🔍 North Korean hackers, linked to the Lazarus Group, were responsible for approximately 55% of the total losses, amounting to $609 million.
⚠️ New attack vectors emerged, including AI prompt injection and cross-chain bridge exploits, while privileged key misuse accounted for nearly three-quarters of all stolen funds.
💰 The first half of 2026 saw a record $1.1 billion stolen in crypto hacks across 212 incidents, with major losses attributed to KelpDAO and Drift Protocol.
🔍 North Korean hackers, linked to the Lazarus Group, were responsible for approximately 55% of the total losses, amounting to $609 million.
⚠️ New attack vectors emerged, including AI prompt injection and cross-chain bridge exploits, while privileged key misuse accounted for nearly three-quarters of all stolen funds.