Crypto hacks exceed $768 million in September
2026-10-06
September saw cryptocurrency hacks totaling over $768 million, marking the month with the highest losses for 2026. Major exploits contributed significantly to the overall figure.
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Cryptocurrency hacks in September exceeded $768 million, making it the highest monthly loss for 2026. Major exploits like the Bitget breach and Liquid Network exploit significantly contributed to this total, highlighting ongoing security challenges.
Key facts
- Cryptocurrency hacks in September totaled $768 million.
- September marked the highest monthly loss for 2026.
- The Bitget breach accounted for $388 million in losses.
- The Liquid Network exploit contributed $320 million to the total.
- Over $270 million from the Liquid Network exploit was returned.
Source: CoinTelegraph
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