Crypto Network Attacks Exceed 80 in Q1 2026, Double Year-Over-Year; Losses Fall 69% to $496 Million

According to ChainCatcher, citing AML/KYT provider Shard, crypto industry network attacks more than doubled to over 80 incidents in Q1 2026, though total losses declined 69% to $496 million from $1.6 billion in the prior-year period. Attacks were more dispersed, targeting DeFi protocols, infrastructure services, and individual users.

Monthly breakdown: January recorded 29 attacks causing $392 million in losses; February saw 26 attacks with $22 million in losses; March experienced 27 attacks resulting in $81 million in losses.