PeckShield reports that November 2025 saw approximately 15 major crypto exploits resulting in total losses of roughly $194 million, a massive 969% increase from October's $18.18 million. The largest contributor to this total was the series of exploits involving Balancer v2 and its forks, which accounted for a significant portion of the damages ($137.4M), followed by the Upbit hack ($36M). The data highlights a sharp rise in high-value exploits targeting the sector recently. In related security news, a message sent to the Yearn Finance exploiter on-chain, which appeared to be a negotiation attempt, has been identified as a phishing scam. Security researchers noted that the message mimics vectors used in previous attacks, attempting to trick the exploiter or onlookers. This incident underscores the chaotic environment surrounding major hacks, where scammers attempt to capitalize on the confusion. [Update 1] New reports reiterate the PeckShield data, confirming the total loss figure at approximately $194.27 million across 15 incidents. This serves as a stark reminder of the escalating scale of attacks compared to the relatively quiet month of October.