Crypto hackers have taken $2.7 billion in 2026 and the losses are alarmingly concentrated

Crypto firms and users have lost nearly $2. 7 billion to security incidents this year, with North Korea-linked thefts exceeding $1 billion. Blockchain security firm CertiK recorded 658 incidents through September, with about $420.

Source: [CryptoSlate](https://cryptoslate.com/crypto-hackers-have-taken-2-7-billion-in-2026-and-the-losses-are-alarmingly-concentrated/)