In January 2026, the cryptocurrency sector experienced 16 hacking incidents, leading to losses totaling $86.01 million, according to a report by PeckShield. This marks a slight decrease of 1.42% from the $87.25 million lost in January 2025, but a significant 13.25% increase from the $75.95 million lost in December 2025. Additionally, phishing-related losses have surpassed $300 million, highlighting ongoing security challenges in the crypto space.