Crypto hack losses top $630M in April, highest since February 2025
Crypto hacks totaled $630 million in April, the worst month since February 2025. DeFi protocols dominated losses, with KelpDAO ($293M) and Drift Protocol ($280M) accounting for 82% of damage. Attackers increasingly target off-chain infrastructure like RPC nodes and cloud key systems rather than smart contracts. Real-time monitoring and automated safeguards are becoming essential defensive measures for platforms.
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