Crypto Scammers Drain $1.1B as Bitcoin Remains Secure
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.