Crypto 'Wrench Attacks' Cost Victims $124M in Six Months, Up 12x: CertiK
In brief CertiK verified 52 “wrench attacks”—physical coercion of crypto holders—worldwide in the first half of 2026, up from 39 a year earlier. Recorded financial...
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Home invasions became most common crypto wrench attack in H1 2026: CertiK
Crypto home invasions rose to 20 in H1 2026 from one a year earlier, while France accounted for 33 of 52 verified wrench attacks, according...
CertiK exposes hidden truth behind crypto’s 50% loss drop
Crypto-related losses have fallen 46.8% year over year to $1.32 billion during the first half of 2026, but blockchain security firm CertiK has warned that...
Crypto hacks fell 47% in H1 but ecosystem is no safer: CertiK
Crypto losses fell 46.8% year-on-year to $1.32 billion in the first half of 2026, but crypto security firm CertiK says the drop is misleading, warning...
Russian ruble stablecoin A7A5 grows despite Western sanctions: CertiK
The Russian ruble-backed A7A5 stablecoin continued to grow despite Western sanctions, processing more than $110 billion in cumulative onchain transactions, according to CertiK. CertiK said...
Crypto exploit losses in May fall 90% over month to $68M: CertiK
Losses from exploits of crypto platforms fell to $68.3 million in May, down almost 90% from the $650 million lost in April, says crypto security...
Crypto hack losses drop 90% to $68.3M in May, CertiK says
CertiK has reported that crypto losses from hacks and exploits have fallen to $68.3 million in May, nearly 90% lower than the roughly $650 million...
North Korea ‘industrialized’ crypto theft, laundered billions: CertiK
CertiK says North Korea-linked hackers stole about 60% of the value lost to crypto hacks in 2025, with proceeds used to help fund the regime’s...
North Korean Crypto Hackers Stole $2.1B in 2025, 60% of All Losses: CertiK
In brief North Korea-linked hackers were responsible for 60% of all crypto theft losses in 2025, totaling $2.06 billion in attributed losses, according to CertiK....
CertiK warns AI misuse and infrastructure gaps to drive 2026 crypto hacks
AI-driven exploits and cross-chain flaws have pushed crypto security risks into focus in 2026, experts at CertiK warn, with losses already crossing $600 million. Summary...