Dec 31, 2025
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Crypto Hacks Total $2.935 Billion in 2025 Amid Fewer Incidents
The crypto sector faced significant security challenges in 2025, with losses nearing $3 billion due to increased hacks and evolving attack methods.
Key Points
- Crypto theft rose by 46% in 2025, with total losses reaching approximately $2.935 billion, up from $2.013 billion in 2024.
- The number of incidents dropped by 51%, indicating fewer but larger-scale heists.
- DeFi was the most targeted sector, suffering 126 incidents and $649 million in losses, showing a decline from 2024's figures.
- Centralized exchanges reported 22 incidents, with Bybit experiencing the largest single hack, resulting in $1.46 billion stolen.
- Phishing and scams evolved into more complex attacks, combining multiple tactics like social engineering and browser exploitation.
- Regulatory enforcement actions intensified globally, addressing money laundering and fraud within the crypto space.
- 18 incidents saw recovery efforts, with $387 million successfully returned or frozen from $1.95 billion stolen funds.
SlowMist emphasizes the need for stronger internal security controls and transparent governance to build resilience in the Web3 industry.
