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CertiK: Cryptocurrency market losses from hacks in March reached $39.8 million., 2026/04/04 10:55:49
In March, the cryptocurrency sector experienced an increase in hacking incidents. The month recorded 46 events with a total loss of $39.8 million—this is the highest figure since November 2024, according to analysts from CertiK, a cybersecurity firm.
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When considering phishing attacks, the total losses rise to approximately $59.5 million. Of this amount, $21.4 million was attributed to social engineering schemes.
Preliminary estimates from CertiK indicate that in the first quarter of 2026, the crypto market incurred losses of around $501 million due to 145 incidents. Following a decline in activity during the third quarter of 2025, the number of attacks began to increase towards the end of the year and continued to rise at the start of 2026.
Analysts specifically noted a rise in attacks related to the exploitation of vulnerabilities in code. According to their findings, such incidents have become more frequent over the last two quarters, which may indicate systemic issues in the security of smart contracts.
Experts also consider the potential impact of new technologies. While there is no direct evidence linking this to the advancement of artificial intelligence, it is possible that such tools could be utilized for automating attacks, identifying vulnerabilities, and enhancing the effectiveness of social engineering.
Previously, analysts from DefiLlama reported that from January to March, criminals stole over $168.6 million from 34 DeFi protocols.
