August Sets New Record for Monthly Hacks in 2026 Even as Losses Drop by 49%

Cryptocurrencies recorded 50 major hacks in August, the highest monthly count in 2026. Total losses fell to $136.3 million, down 49.5% from July. Blockchain security firm PeckShield published the statistics on Tuesday. The figures show a significant increase in hacker attacks even as they net less per incident. Cronos outage