Crypto Hackers Set Record in Q2 2026 With $755M Stolen
Cybercriminals stole $755 million across 83 incidents in Q2 2026, making it the most-hacked quarter in crypto history.
Crypto thieves shattered all previous records in the second quarter of 2026, stealing $755 million across 83 separate cybersecurity incidents — the highest single-quarter hack count the industry has ever recorded, according to new data reported by Cointelegraph. The surge signals an accelerating threat environment for digital asset holders and protocol operators alike.
Cross-chain bridges emerged as the single most costly attack vector of the quarter, continuing a troubling trend that has plagued the crypto ecosystem for several years. These interoperability protocols, which allow assets to move between different blockchains, have repeatedly proven to be high-value, high-vulnerability targets for sophisticated threat actors.
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The sheer volume of incidents — 83 in a single quarter — suggests attackers are not only growing bolder but are also casting a wider net, probing a broader range of protocols rather than concentrating exclusively on the largest targets. The record-setting quarter raises urgent questions about whether the industry's security infrastructure is keeping pace with its rapid expansion.
For retail investors and institutional participants, the data underscores the persistent risks of holding assets in cross-chain environments or on protocols that have not undergone rigorous independent audits. Security researchers and industry observers are likely to press for stronger bridge design standards and more robust on-chain monitoring tools in the wake of these findings.
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