Hacks

The cryptocurrency industry experienced a significant reduction in hack-related losses last December, totaling $76 million, according to blockchain security firm PeckShield. This marks a 60% decrease from November's $194.2 million in damages. Despite the improvement, 26 major exploits still occurred, highlighting ongoing vulnerabilities.

December 24, 2025 Reported by AI

Cybercriminals stole a record $2.7 billion in cryptocurrency in 2025, according to blockchain analytics firms Chainalysis and TRM Labs. North Korean hackers accounted for over $2 billion of the total, marking a 51% increase from the previous year. The largest single incident was a $1.4 billion breach at the Bybit exchange.