# DeFiLossesTop600MInApril,

DeFi protocols lost over $600 million (estimates range $606M–$635M+) to hacks and exploits in April 2026, making it the worst month for crypto security on record by incident count and one of the costliest.3
#DeFiLossesTop600MInApril, highlighting a brutal wave of attacks amid broader market pressures.1
Key Details
• Total Losses: Roughly $600M–$635M across ~28–30 separate incidents (nearly one per day). DeFi accounted for the vast majority.27
• Biggest Hits (accounting for ~90–95% of the total):
◦ Drift Protocol (Solana, April 1): ~$285M. Attributed to social engineering by North Korea-link