August Broke 2026's Monthly Hack Record Even as Losses Fell 49%
Crypto recorded 50 major hacks in August, the highest monthly count of 2026. Total losses fell to $136.3 million, down 49.5% from July. Blockchain security firm PeckShield published the tally on Tuesday. The figures show attackers striking far more often while extracting less from each incident. Cronos Halt Blunted the Month’s Largest Exploit A single The post August Broke 2026's Monthly Hack Record Even as Losses Fell 49% appeared first on BeInCrypto.
Key Takeaways
- Crypto recorded 50 major hacks in August, the highest monthly count of 2026.
- Total losses fell to $136.3 million, down 49.5% from July.
- Blockchain security firm PeckShield published the tally on Tuesday.
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