Crypto Cyberattacks Surge 214% with $370 Million Stolen in January 2026
Rabat – Cyberattacks and fraud targeting cryptocurrency platforms and users surged in early 2026, heightening risks for investors and service providers, according to cybersecurity firms, government agencies, and company disclosures.
Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that 16 cryptocurrency hacks were recorded globally in January 2026, resulting in $86.01 million in losses. The figure represented a slight decrease compared with January 2025, but a month-over-month increase of more than 13% from December 2025, according to data published by the firm on X.
PeckShield said the largest incidents included breaches at SwapNet, the Mithril trading bot, and the Makinafi protocol, with losses primarily involving ETH…
