The cross-chain bridge has once again encountered issues, with 8 attacks swallowing over $33 million. The security infrastructure in this space is still paper-thin.

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Paitun: In May 2026, the cryptocurrency industry experienced 40 major hacking attacks, with total losses of $81.7 million, a 87.4% decrease month-over-month.
BlockBeats reports that PeckShield states there were 40 major security incidents in the cryptocurrency industry in May 2026, with total losses of approximately $81.7 million, down 87.4% from April. Cross-chain bridges/cross-chain transfers remain the biggest risk, with 8 related attacks in May causing losses of about $33.28 million, accounting for 41% of total losses. The top ten incidents include SUPERFORTUNE888 and others, indicating an overall decline in May, but the risk of cross-chain infrastructure remains high.
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