DeFi Hacks Continue as Aethir Joins 2026 Attack Wave

[madmax]

The recent exploit on Aethir highlights a troubling trend: DeFi protocols are still under heavy attack in 2026.

Blockchain security firm PeckShield reported that nearly $170 million has already been stolen this year across multiple protocols, with cross-chain bridges remaining a major vulnerability.

In Aethir’s case, attackers reportedly moved funds across chains—including BNB Chain and Tron—before being flagged.

While the losses were relatively contained, the incident reinforces a key reality:
as DeFi infrastructure becomes more complex, attack surfaces continue to expand.

[cryptobro]

cross-chain bridges still being a major attack vector shows how hard interoperability is to secure