Over $2.47 billion in crypto stolen via hacks in 2025 as attacks shift to human error
Over $2.47 billion in cryptocurrency assets were stolen through hacks in the first half of 2025, according to data from blockchain security firm CertiK [1]. This figure represents a dramatic increase compared to 2024, with losses already surpassing the total for the previous year [4]. A total of 344 distinct security incidents were reported in just six months, highlighting the growing frequency and complexity of attacks in the crypto space [2]. The largest single incident involved the exchange Bybit, which suffered a $1.5 billion breach, marking it as the largest theft in crypto history [3].
The shift in hacking tactics has moved beyond exploiting technical vulnerabilities to targeting human error [3]. Phishing attacks and social…
