Blockchain security expert: AI accelerates hacker attacks, requiring continuous review of crypto protocols

According to a report by Cointelegraph, blockchain security experts warn that AI tools enable hackers to identify vulnerabilities faster, and crypto protocols need to conduct ongoing reviews of smart contracts. TRM Labs' Head of Policy Ari Redbord stated that the development of attack techniques is outpacing the coverage provided by one-time audits. A CertiK report shows that in the first half of 2026, hackers stole 1.32 billion US dollars and used AI tools to attack the codebases of already closed DeFi protocols. In June, Aztec Connect was hacked for 2.1 million US dollars three years after shutting down, and mySwap was hacked for 300 thousand US dollars six months after closure.