58 stories about Hack from across the crypto press, curated and summarized daily. Most recent: Oct 4, 2026.
Hackers drained $8 million from crypto exchange Coinsbuy by exploiting vulnerabilities across Tron and Ethereum blockchains. The stolen funds were quickly moved through multiple exchanges, making recovery difficult.
A hack on the Coldcard Bitcoin hardware wallet has resulted in over $111 million in stolen Bitcoin. The median loss per victim is 1 BTC, with the total theft likely exceeding $130 million. The hack was discovered in early August 2026, and the full extent of the damage is still being assessed.
A US court has granted Bybit expedited discovery to trace funds stolen in a $1.5 billion North Korea-linked hack. The exchange can now seek account details and transaction histories from platforms with US operations.
Bybit has filed a lawsuit against North Korea and the Lazarus Group, alleging they stole $1.5 billion in a hack. The exchange secured a preliminary injunction to freeze the stolen assets.
A major security breach has hit Coldcard, a popular Bitcoin hardware wallet, with over $100 million in Bitcoin stolen. The hack is ongoing, and users are advised to take immediate precautions to secure their funds.
A security flaw in Coldcard hardware wallets allowed hackers to steal $116 million in Bitcoin. The exploit affects older models and has prompted urgent warnings from security experts.
A possible fourth sweep of Coldcard wallets may push losses to $114 million. Users have minutes to act if they see their address in the mempool.
A sophisticated attack on Bitcoin cold wallets has now affected 4,500 addresses, with total losses nearing $89 million. The attacker is exploiting weak keys generated by Coldcard wallets and has shifted tactics to target smaller balances and alter how funds are collected on-chain.
The Verus-Ethereum bridge was exploited for the second time in two months, with attackers stealing $7.54 million through the same vulnerability class used in May, according to Blockaid.
Multiple crypto protocols linked to Bitcoin and Ethereum lost $35 million in a series of attacks exploiting weak key management, upgrade powers, and validation checks. The breaches targeted Verus, B² Network, and other cross-chain systems, draining funds without breaking the underlying cryptography.
A hacker drained $24 million from the Arbitrum-based perpetual DEX AFX Trade, exploiting a custody bridge. The platform is offering the hacker 30% of the funds to return them.
SecondFi is closing its doors after hackers stole $2.4 million in ADA due to a vulnerability in its transaction signing software. The breach allowed attackers to derive private keys from blockchain data, highlighting critical security risks in Web3.
The Midnight token (NIGHT) rebounded 19% after a hack on the Wanchain bridge briefly sent it to an all-time low. Charles Hoskinson is calling for a revamp of bridge infrastructure, advocating for zero-knowledge technology to prevent such exploits.
South Korea's regulator is taking action against Dunamu, the operator of Upbit, following a $36 million hack. The case highlights gaps in the country's Virtual Asset User Protection Act regarding penalties for security breaches.
A hacker exploited Ostium's price-reporting system to steal $18 million, the latest in a wave of attacks targeting decentralized finance protocols. The attacker manipulated future-dated oracle data to create fake trading profits.
An attacker spent $4 million to acquire enough BONK tokens to pass a malicious governance proposal, draining $20 million from the project's treasury. The attacker then began selling the stolen tokens, causing the price to drop.
Taiko has fully restored its cross-chain bridge just 10 days after a $1.7 million hack. The TAIKO token has surged as much as 136% in recent trading, reflecting renewed confidence in the protocol.
Polymarket has updated its hack losses to $3.1 million. The platform is also facing investigations over potential false or deceptive marketing practices. Users are awaiting promised refunds.
Polymarket will reimburse users after hackers stole millions through a compromised third-party vendor. The platform is working to enhance security measures to prevent future attacks.
SecondFi suffered a $2.4 million loss due to three attacks exploiting a flaw in its wallet software. The team managed to secure 129 million ADA before further damage could occur.
A notorious crypto trading bot known for front-running was tricked and drained of $7.5 million. The bot, named 'JaredFromSubway,' was exploited by an unknown attacker who manipulated the bot's trading logic. This incident highlights the vulnerabilities in automated trading systems and the importance of security in crypto transactions.
Secret Network lost $4.67 million in an infinite-mint exploit on the Axelar bridge, which went undetected for seven days. The attacker still holds about $770,000 in an Axelar wallet, which Axelar declined to freeze.
A $36 million hack on Humanity Protocol may involve North Korean hackers, according to security firm Quantstamp. The attack used a fake Bithumb email to execute the theft.
Humanity Protocol suffered a $36 million hack after an employee's laptop was compromised, allowing attackers to seize control of bridges and mint tokens at will. The protocol's token (HMT) crashed 73% following the breach.