SlowMist Says There Were 182 Blockchain Security Issues in H1 2026

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SlowMist’s mid-year 2026 report found 182 blockchain security incidents in H1 2026, with most attacks occurring on Ethereum and DeFi protocols the prime targets. AI-driven scams, supply chain and cross-chain infrastructure exploits expanded the attack surface beyond smart contracts even as global regulation on stablecoins, AML and VASPs continued to mature, underscoring heightened security risks for crypto adoption and DeFi growth.
- The blockchain industry experienced a surge in security incidents in H1 2026.
- Most security attacks in the blockchain space have occurred on the Ethereum network.
- DeFi solutions represented the prime targets of blockchain hackers in H1 2026.
Blockchain security firm SlowMist has released its mid-year report for 2026, showing that the ecosystem has entered a new phase. According to the report, AI-driven scams, supply chain attacks, and cross-chain infrastructure exploits expanded the attack surface beyond smart contracts. Meanwhile, global regulation around stablecoins, AML, and VASPs continued to mature.
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