Uk.Finance.Yahoo Crypto Scams and Hacks Resulted in Over $4B Losses in 2025
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In 2025, crypto-related scams and hacks resulted in losses exceeding $4.04 billion, according to PeckShield. The data indicates a significant increase in targeted social engineering attacks, with scams rising more sharply than technical exploits. Losses from hacks totaled $2.67 billion, while scams accounted for $1.37 billion, marking a 64% year-on-year increase in scam losses.
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