📣 Cryptocurrency projects lost $26.5 million in 15 attacks in February 2026

13.03.2026

Cryptocurrency projects faced serious losses in February 2026, when the total amount of losses as a result of hacker attacks reached $26.5 million. According to the latest data, 15 incidents were recorded during the month, affecting both decentralized financial (DeFi) protocols and centralized platforms.DeFi projects suffered the most significant losses, accounting for more than 70% of all stolen funds. The largest attack of the month occurred on the StableYield platform, where attackers withdrew over $8 million using a vulnerability in a smart contract. Another notable incident involved the NFTMarket protocol, which lost $4.2 million in a phishing campaign targeting key users and administrators.Among centralized platforms, the hardest hit was exchange QuickEx, which lost $3 million due to a compromise of its internal access control system. Other attacks included exploits of smart contract vulnerabilities, oracle manipulation, and social engineering attacks. On average, each attack in February resulted in $1.76 million in losses.Experts note that the increase in attacks is due to the increasing complexity of DeFi's infrastructure and a lack of attention to security audits. Experts recommend that projects strengthen their security measures, pay more attention to code testing and conduct regular audits.