According to TRM Labs' report, the first half of 2026 saw 207 crypto hacks and exploit incidents, marking the highest level for any six-month period on record. However, total losses amounted to $972 million, which is less than half of the $2.3 billion recorded during the same period in 2025. The report states that the typical loss per incident was around $219,000. In Q2 alone, 123 incidents were recorded, setting a quarterly record. Smart contract exploits accounted for the majority, with 125 incidents targeting DeFi protocols, decentralized exchanges, and token projects. Infrastructure and operational security incidents made up only about 15% of cases but caused approximately 76% of the losses. Two North Korea-linked attacks in April dominated the losses for the first half of the year. Drift Protocol suffered a theft of approximately $285 million, while KelpDAO lost around $292 million, totaling roughly $577 million. TRM Labs estimates that about $643 million in losses during the first half of 2026 can be attributed to North Korea-linked hacking activities, accounting for approximately 66% of the total losses. https://www.(wublock123.com)/news/news-63899