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Crypto Scammers Drain $1.1B as Bitcoin Remains Secure

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In the first half of 2026, over $1.1 billion was stolen from crypto users through phishing and wallet-draining attacks.

The majority of these losses stemmed from operational compromises such as social engineering and malware, with North Korea-linked hackers playing a significant role.

Fortunately, Bitcoin's core protocol remains secure, with no breaches to its consensus or cryptography reported.

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