CertiK has reported that the cryptocurrency sector has suffered approximately $796.7 million in security losses since the start of 2026. The data, covering 163 security incidents, highlights that North Korea is linked to at least 12 of these cases, involving platforms such as Step Finance, Bitrefill, and Drift Protocol. These incidents alone have resulted in losses of around $329 million, representing about 42% of the total losses this year. This marks a decrease from 2025, where North Korean-related losses accounted for about 60% of the total.