Crypto hacks in May amounted to $244 million, but Sui and Cetus managed to recover $157 million of that sum.
In May 2025, crypto hacks amounted to roughly $244.1 million in losses, which is a 39.29% reduction compared to April's figures. The month saw approximately 20 major security breaches. Notably, a large-scale $220 million exploit impacting Sui and Cetus Protocol led to a coordinated recovery where Sui validators and Cetus Protocol managed to freeze $157 million of the stolen assets, representing a 71% recovery rate.
According to blockchain security firm PeckShield
