According to CoinDesk, PeckShield reported that in October 2026, the crypto industry suffered 56 major cyberattacks, resulting in total losses of $6.48 billion—a roughly 745% month-over-month increase from $766 million in September. This incident (approximately $6.3 billion, with $3 billion frozen) became the largest crypto theft of the year, surpassing incidents involving $3.87 million and $3.2 million (of which $2.85 million has been returned). As of October 31, the top 10 attacks accounted for 92.3% of the year’s total losses ($8.6 billion). The top 10 attacks include: 1. $6.3 billion ($3 billion frozen); 2. $3.87 million; 3. $3.2 million ($2.85 million returned); 4. $2.92 million; 5. $2.85 million; 6. Coldcard wallet: $130 million; 7. Cryptobills Ledger Drainer: $93 million; 8. Tectonic Finance: $74 million; 9. Humanity Protocol: $31 million; 10. Step Finance: $28.9 million.
The crypto industry suffered $6.48 billion in hacks in October 2026.
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The crypto market experienced 56 major hacks in October 2026, resulting in $6.48 billion in total losses—a 745% increase from $766 million in September. A single attack accounted for $6.3 billion, with $3 billion frozen. The top 10 attacks represented 92.3% of the year’s $86 billion in total losses. Crypto analysis indicates the sector remains a prime target for cyber threats.
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