Crypto Attacks Fall by 85%, Yet Specialists Caution About Emerging Dangers

October 2025 saw a notable decrease in security incidents within the cryptocurrency sector, as losses from hacks and exploits dropped sharply to $18.18 million—the lowest monthly figure of the year and an 85.7% reduction compared to September’s $127.06 million, according to a

. This improvement is credited to strengthened security efforts across the industry, such as specialized blockchain crime units, better protocol protections, and increased regulatory oversight.

Significant advancements were led by

and TRON’s collaborative T3 FCU (Crime Unit), which managed to freeze more than $300 million in unlawfully acquired crypto assets by October 2025, as reported by . Their actions, including halting $12.3 million in stolen USDT on and retrieving $6 million from romance scams through Binance, highlighted the sector’s growing ability to address fraudulent activity. Likewise, Singaporean authorities seized $150 million in assets tied to an alleged fraud leader, according to a , reflecting stronger cooperation between regulators and blockchain companies.

Upgrades at the protocol level contributed as well.

Chain, which suffered a $13,000 exploit in October after its X account was breached, announced new security enhancements following the incident, as outlined in a . The chain’s founder, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), resumed using his Binance account in September 2025, coinciding with a rise in BNB’s usage and institutional engagement. The network reported 3.62 million daily active addresses and a 217% jump in total value locked (TVL) to $17.1 billion, based on , signaling renewed trust in its platform.

The reduction in hacking incidents came amid a wave of security-driven innovation. DeFi platforms like Ether.

DAO set aside $50 million from their treasury for token repurchases, as noted in a , while initiatives such as Tundra launched hybrid systems that combine Bitcoin’s security with Solana’s transaction speed, according to a . At the same time, some critics pointed out ongoing threats, such as state-backed hacking and maximum extractable value (MEV) exploits, which continue to pose barriers to institutional participation, as warned in an .

Although the recent decline is encouraging, analysts warn that October’s figures might only be a short-term improvement. PeckShield observed that, despite stronger protocol defenses, malicious actors—including groups linked to North Korea—are now trying to insert harmful code directly into blockchain systems, as mentioned in the BeInCrypto report. “The best-performing month of 2025 for the industry could be a brief respite rather than the beginning of sustained security,” the report stated.

With security remaining a top priority for crypto companies, finding the right balance between innovation and risk management continues to be a major challenge.