[Brief] Crypto Hack Losses Fall Below $1 Billion in H1 2026 Despite Record Attack Volume
Core Summary Security platform Immunefi’s latest report shows that the crypto industry faced a record 207 hacking incidents in the first half of 2026, but total losses fell to $972 million, below the $1 billion threshold. Notably, losses from DeFi protocol exploits dropped 74% from the 2022 peak, reflecting overall improvement in industry security levels. Event Overview According to TheBlock, despite record-high attack counts, the average loss per incident decreased significantly. This indicates that while attackers are more active, large-scale catastrophic exploit incidents have decreased. The proliferation of security audits, bug bounty programs, and insurance mechanisms is proving effective. ...