PeckShield Reports 50 Major Crypto Attacks in August with $136.3 Million in Losses

According to PeckShieldAlert, the crypto industry experienced 50 major security incidents in August 2026, a 67% increase from July. Total losses reached approximately $136.3 million, down 49.5% from the previous month. The Tectonic.cro exploit accounted for $74 million, marking the fourth-largest theft of the year. While the attacker moved $6 million to Ethereum, the Cronos chain was paused, trapping the remaining funds. Other notable incidents in August included attacks on Moonwell, Termlabs, Coinsbuy, TAC, Injective, MANTRA, BounceBit, Cosmos Labs, and aq