February 2026 Crypto Security Losses: CertiK Reports $37.7 Million; PeckShield Reports $26.5 Million
PeckShield’s February 2026 report counted $26.5 million in losses from 15 hacking incidents, sharply down from both February 2025’s record and January 2026; CertiK posted a higher $37.7 million figure.
Summary
PeckShield confirmed that February 2026 saw 15 crypto hacking incidents totaling $26.5 million in losses, down 98.2% year-over-year from $1.5 billion in February 2025 and 69.2% from January 2026’s $86.01 million. CertiK’s report estimated February 2026 losses at $37.7 million, including $8.6 million from phishing and major wallet compromise incidents, marking the lowest monthly total since March 2025. The variation between the two figures highlights differences in firms’ tracking and classification methodologies.
Terms & Concepts
- Phishing: A tactic where attackers trick users into revealing credentials or approving fraudulent transactions, leading to asset loss.
- Wallet compromise: Unauthorized access to a user’s crypto wallet, enabling attackers to transfer funds without consent.