Crypto hacking losses total $1.32B in first half of 2026

The Web3 ecosystem lost $1.32 billion across 344 security incidents in the first half of this year, blockchain security firm CertiK reported in its latest Hack3D analysis. CertiK explained that while the total loss represents a 46.8% decrease from the same period last year, the figure is misleading. Excluding the major Bybit incident, which resulted in a $1.45 billion loss in 2025, the total damage has actually increased, suggesting the industry's overall security environment has not substantially improved. The report identified wallet theft as the most common type of incident, with hackers focusing on targeted attacks against high-net-worth individuals and institutions. Code vulnerabilities were the most frequent hacking method, accounting for 204 incidents, as attackers often targeted older, unaudited smart contracts that have been in operation for a long time.