[PeckShield: 50 Major Hacking Incidents Occurred in the Crypto Industry in August, Total Losses Around $136 Million] According to PeckShield data, 50 major hacking incidents occurred in the crypto industry in August 2026, a 67% increase compared to 30 incidents in July. Total losses amounted to approximately $136.3 million, a 49.5% decrease month-over-month. The largest hacking incident in August was the Tectonic.cro attack, with losses of around $74 million, making it the fourth-largest crypto theft of the year, following the Drift, KelpDAO/LayerZero, and Coldcard vulnerability incidents.