Crypto Sector Hit by Record Hacking Activity in Q2 2026

Crypto scams continue to plague the industry, with new data highlighting a sharp rise in hacking activity across the digital asset sector.

According to Unfolded on X, citing DefiLlama, Q2 2026 has seen one of the busiest periods for attackers in recent years, with ~70 hacks recorded so far.

This number is nearly double the previous record, but the total value stolen remains below some of the industry's largest historical hacking events.

The trend is a reminder that security risks haven't gone away, and even as blockchain projects continue to improve their infrastructure, attackers are still finding ways to exploit weaknesses in protocols and smart contracts.